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School: Gort na Scairbhe (roll number 14902)

Location:
Gortnaskarry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cobhthaigh
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    A Tale of hardship
    The time of St. Patrick the farmers had slaves working for them. They used to buy the slaves from the parents and make them work very hard. Thes slaves were sent to herd sheep and swine which was very hard for they had not right clothing on them and were not getting much food.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Diarmuid Ó Bruighin
    Gender
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