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School: Hollyfort (roll number 12523)

Location:
Ráth an Chuilinn, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Mabel Vaughan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0888, Page 174

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    Local Sayings or Words (Contd)
    used in the district where I live i.e. Curragh Lawn, Tinahely, Co Wicklow

    Afeared - frightened
    Pis-myers - ants
    Puke - to throw up - vomit

    Right - good:- "She's a right child" or "That's a right horse he has"

    Gom - a foolish or awkward fellow
    Ruck - row or disturbance - "He rig a ruck" is often said
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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