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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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  1. Composition - A Farmer's Life

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    15-10-37
    A farmer's life is a healthy one as most of his time is spent in the open air. Being exposed to all kinds of weather he is sturdy and strong. He generally lives a happy and contented life, but sometimes he meets with great trouble.
    In spring the farmer is out all the time when the weather is suitable, ploughing and sowing. He is busy and interested so that when he comes home in the evening he has a healthy appetite. He is very tired but satisfied and at night he is able to enjoy a good long sleep. Now the people in the town to to bed dull and listless and not able
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Raymond Mc Quillan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon