School: Carrowan (roll number 9577)
- Location:
- Carrowen, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Donnchadh Mac Fhloinn
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These cow-houses are generally called byres. In these(continues on next page)- Collector
- Matilda Coyle
- Gender
- Female