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School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

Location:
Cathair Uí Mhóráin, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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  1. Local Marriage Customs (continued)

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    Beidhídh ag ól faid a seasfaidh an baraille,
    And then for the road we'll go in full speed.
    When the reckoning is paid who cares for the land-lady
    Slán is beannacht le buadharthaibh an t-saoghail.
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  2. The Ghost

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    Should I live a hundred years
    I shall not forget the fears,
    Of a fearsome horrid night,
    And a stocking spectral sight,
    Which I vaguely thought a sprite,
    Truth not fiction I'll invite.
    On my way from Castle" (,) town
    One fine eve-the sun was down
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen O' Shea
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Caisleán Ghriaire, Co. Chiarraí
    Informant
    Mrs M. Somers
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    73
    Address
    Caisleán Ghriaire, Co. Chiarraí