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School: St John's Monastery, Ballaghderreen (roll number 13709)

Location:
Bealach an Doirín, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
An Br. P. Ó Ceallaigh
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    Stop do bhéal means "shut your mouth". It is said to a person who says too much.
    Póithin means a small potatoe. When the potatoes are dug the "poitheens" are gathered and taken home.
    Cailín means a girl, It is usually called a woman who did some good.
    Meas a' mhadaidh means the "respect of a dog" that is no respect.
    Lán a mala meaning a "Stomach full" is used after meals.
    Bradach means roguish. It is usually called to a person who is a rogue such as James Bradach
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. gluaiseanna (~227)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joe Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Bealach an Doirín, Co. Ros Comáin
    Informant
    Dominick Cryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bealach an Doirín, Co. Ros Comáin