School: St Columkille's, Aughnacliffe (roll number 14220)
- Location:
- Achadh na Cloiche, Co. an Longfoirt
- Teacher: Eoghan Mac Aodha

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Irish words and phrases that are used in English speech in the district.Tráitnín: a blade of grass.Spaduch: wet turf that are in the bog the previous year.Poch: a song from a goat.Pocán: A He goat.Páisdhe: A Child.Mainteach: having a stoppage in the speech.Ráimhéis: Rubbish or nonsensical talk.Staic: a heartless warm.Radhbh: a long thin awkward fellow.Sgiob: to snatch or grab up quickly.Slug: a big mouthful of(continues on next page)