School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 184

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  1. There was once a boy who lived in Coolnaha. He had an uncle who lived in Cartron where he spent most of his time.
    One day when himself and his brother were playing they broke a window in a neighbour's house. Their father never beat them until they were in bed.
    That night the boy left his clothes by the room door. After a while his father came in. He tripped against something and fell.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Finnegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs T. Finnegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo