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School: Rathowen (B) (roll number 5101)

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Ráth Eoghain, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
T. Mc Garry
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0741, Page 193

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  1. Kilmahon

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    Cillmahon, Dromard
    A young man was once found dead on a mountain (hill) here. In twelve months afterwards a brother was found dead at the same spot. Years afterwards when their father died both appeared at the wake but would not have any refreshments.
    This happened over 100 years ago.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Rhyme for Children

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    Rhyme for children similar to
    "This little pig went to the market"
    Lúiripín laripín, bí a néall (be a nail)
    Néall a' plug plug a soo
    Mall la ré fullam fa
    Fullam fé bell a néig
    and clap goes
    Edward Maguire - native of Lenamore, Legan, Co Longford
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    2. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha (~14,864)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Informant
    Edward Maguire
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    69
    Occupation
    Postman
    Address
    Ráth Eoghain, Co. na hIarmhí