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School: N. Colmcille, Westport Quay (roll number 13145)

Location:
Westport Quay, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Sean Ó Flaitile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137, Page 183

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    St. Martin's night. When he was going to the fair the next morning St. Martin appeared to him. He asked him why he did not spill blood in the four corners. The man said that he had no fowl. St. Martin hit the cow and she fell. After a while the road was covered with the blood of the cow.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dolly Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Westport Quay, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    59
    Address
    Westport Quay, Co. Mayo