School: Cluain Fhiadh (B.), Carraig na Siúire (roll number 1857)
- Location:
- Clonea, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Liam Ó Heireamhóin
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- Informant
- Thomas Cullinan
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 70
- Address
- Bishopstown, Co. Waterford