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School: Tairbeart (C.)

Location:
Tairbeart, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chonaill
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    to be loafing on the pier ran to his assistance, and spent some time rendering the necessary aid. When the job was finished the fellow naturally expected a drink at the local pub, a box of cigarettes, or a little payment. But the Clareman just said, to the fellow's disappointment "It is finished now, and - God spare you the health!" So that is what we call "the Clareman's payment" for doing a job.
    Mrs. Manaher expected her only cow to calve in June, and meanwhile she was buying milk from Mrs. Coolahanin Tarbert. One day, late in June, Mrs. C - said - "Did your cow calve yet, Mrs. Ma" And the reply of Mrs. M - an
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. seanfhocail (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    M. O Connell
    Address
    Tairbeart, Co. Chiarraí
    Informant
    William O Connor
    Age
    63
    Address
    Tairbeart, Co. Chiarraí