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   In the townland of Gragernagh Parish of Aughnamullen East you can see the remains of an old thatched school. The teacher was Master Mc Mahon, a very tall man and was nick named the "Raker." He died about seventy years ago. The scholars took turf with them to school and always kept a good fire. I think there are more of them living now except old Mrs Hand of Sragh. He was a good teacher, wrote songs and poetry and I believe that some of his works are still preserved by his grand daughter Mrs Mary Duffy of Greagh. He was a favourite with all classes and I often heard them refer to him as the kind old "Raker".

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   Topics

   1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
         1. foirgnimh
            1. scoileanna (~4,094)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mary Mc Entee

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Mullach an Fharaidh Thoir, Co. Mhuineacháin

   Informant

   Edward Gorman

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   An Ghrágarnach, Co. Mhuineacháin