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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (roll number 5215)

Location:
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
John McGee
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0146, Page 238

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    walked back again the same.
    A man named Darby Dempsey who lived in Attymass was said to be very strong. One day on his way home from town he saw four fat pigs in a field, he went in, caught one and ran off. The man who owned the pig followed him but he could not catch him even though he had the pig on his shoulder.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Ferguson
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Tailor
    Address
    Ardnaree or Shanaghy, Co. Mayo