School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)
- Location:
- Killorglin, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Úna Nic Coluin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0434, Page 201
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- Collector
- Máire Ní Luineacháin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Laharan, Co. Kerry