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School: Druim Mór (roll number 16278)

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An Droim Mór, Co. Shligigh
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Catháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0166, Page 363

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  1. A Story about the Famine (continued)

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    About a quarter of a mile from my house there is a road called the 'Stirabout Road.' This road was made during the famine years. Each man got a quart of Indianmeal, each evening in payment for his day's work. That is how the 'Stirabout Road got its name.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Frank Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Dún Néill, Co. Shligigh