School: Tarmon (roll number 13997)
- Location:
- Tarmon, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: P. Layden
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Ans coal9 How many sticks go to a crows nest.
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- Informant
- James Guihen
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 52
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Cartronbeg, Co. Leitrim
