School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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  1. 1st Sept 1938
    A Funny Story
    once upon a time there were two large swans. They took up their abode on that part of the River Suir called "Poul Trealeh" near where Cleeve's factory stood.
    This part of the River divides Bridge St. from Suir Island. Now Hanghes Mill is built on the other side of Suir Island. It was about five feet wide and twentyfive feet long. One fine summer's evening
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Connolly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs P. Deady
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary