School: Gort an tSiúrdáin (roll number 14534)

Location:
Gortjordan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0106, Page 521

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  1. Some years ago there was a duel fought between Browne of the Veale and Millar of Wilford. Millar is supposed to have slandered Browne. He challenged him to fight a duel. Millar's friends advised him not to fight. He answered "is fearr poll in mo puroga na poll in mo cailioic." The duel was fought in
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Brennan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballybackagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Moran
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Gortjordan, Co. Mayo