School: Baile Dubh (2), (B.)
- Location:
- Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Seán Ó Murchadha
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Three feet I have but ne'er attempted to go and many nails thereon but not one toe?
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- Master Laurence Farrell
- Gender
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- Address
- Marshtown, Co. Cork
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- Gender
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