School: Ráth Morgáin (roll number 15966)

Location:: Ráth Muireagáin, Co. Mayo
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There was a man once in Attavalla. Jackedy was his name. He was a great strong man and he could work very hard. He used to go from Attavalla in to Cross to the races and win every prize within and come out the same day again. And he used also go from Attavalla up to Ballacroy and run in all the races above after walking the journey up and he used to walk it down home again. And he used to walk in all about sixty miles without sleeping a wink at night.
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Language

English

Collector
Eileen Mac Andrew
Gender

Female
Address

Gortmore, Co. Mayo

Informant
John Mac Andrew
Relation

Grandparent
Gender

Male
Age

80
Address

Gortmore, Co. Mayo

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