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School: Ballyburke (roll number 5125)

Location:
Bellaburke, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Cheallaigh
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    A Famous Man
    Once apon a time there lived a man named John Mc Greavy whom the people called Johny Ellen. He was a terrible strong man & could do mostly any work where strenght was concern. One day he cut thirthy barts of oats with the hook & tied it also. Another day he was at the fair of Westport in those
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph O' Malley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gortbaun, Co. Mayo