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School: Caisleán Gearr

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An Caisleán Gearr, Co. Galway
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Liam Ó Maolmhuidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0030, Page 027

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    Scríobhnóir: Una Ní Mhaoildhia, Cluain na gCáiníní, Gaillimh
    Réamonn an Cairéaraidhe
    Réamonn an Cairéaraidhe lived about ninety years ago. He lived in Two-mile-ditch in this parish. The ruins of his house are to be seen opposite Fallon's now. It is situated in a field called Garrdha Réamonn.
    He was eighty or ninety when he died. He was a very strong man. Raymond Jennings was his real name. He was called Réamonn an Cairéaraidhe because he used to work as a labourer to other farmers in this and drew carts for them. It was he who rolled the pillar stones to the Franciscan Abbey in Galway with a crowbar. These stones were found in Larry Cooley's quarry beside the Merview road in this parish.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Úna Ní Mhaoildhia
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain Mhic Cáinín, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Hanraoi Ó Griallghais
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    An Caisleán Gearr, Co. Galway