School: Anglesboro (C.), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10263)
- Location:
- Gleann na gCreabhar, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhonnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0513, Page 490
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- In the years 1921, there was a great drought which lasted for months. Rivers and streams dried up and cattle were without water. Farmers had to draw water a distance of 4 miles.
I, James Doran, happened to be working for a local farmer and my heart was often sore for the poor beasts bellowing for water. In several(continues on next page)
