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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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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271B, Page 12_002

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    My village is situated in the midst of Mucklon farm. It is a very old village. there are fifty two people living at present in it. It is called Caltraduff. It adjoins the neighbouring village of Fénanure, which is in the middle of a bog. There are no people living in it. Some are in America and some are living in my village. Liam Nolan was a well-known story-teller. He used to tell stories in Irish and English. The men of Fénanure built their house with yellow sand and stones. The stones
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Caltraghduff, Co. Galway
    Collector
    Michael J. Gately
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Caltraghduff, Co. Galway