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School: St Joseph's, Béal Átha Seanaigh

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Béal Átha Seanaidh, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
An Br. S. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1027, Page 059

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    “During the years of the famine 1846-'47-'48 there was great poverty in the country. The majority of the people existed largely on coarse fish and Indian meal and many were not able to buy any kind of food...”

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    In this district a large pot was placed at the pound, near the Abbey river. The poor people went there every morning and were given their daily ration of porridge from the big pot.
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    “In the townland of Kildoney, situated about three miles from Ballyshannon there is a patch of uneven ground which marks...”

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    In the townland of Kildoney, situated about three miles from Ballyshannon there is a patch of uneven ground which marks the site of an early church built by St Patrick.
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    “Long ago people had different kinds of lights. Some people used the candle made from the fat of wild pigs...”

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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. déanamh coinnle (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dannie Goan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Béal Átha Seanaidh, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mrs Gallogley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Béal Átha Seanaidh, Co. Dhún na nGall