School: Loughkeeren

Location:
Cnoc an Teampaill, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Anna M. Warde
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  1. Tom McNicholas when young was a very strong man. He was a great thrasher. When he got old he was not able to work. He went about from house to house asking alms and money. He was then called "Tom the Thrasher." He was very fond of drink. He died a few years ago.
    Patrick Commins
    Rathruane
    Bohola
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. daoine de réir aicme
        1. an lucht taistil (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Commins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ráth Ruáin, Co. Mhaigh Eo