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School: Mionloch (C) (roll number 8800)

Location:
Menlough, Co. Galway
Teachers:
Bean Uí Oisín Bean Uí Dhubhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 024

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    and was at home next morning at 6 a.m.
    This man was noted for his great strenght. He (do) drank very little tea and he eat very little meat. He used only vegetables, oatmeal cake, and boxty, and he was supposed to be the strongest man in the Parish. He lived to the age of 97 years.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lena Laheen
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Laheen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Menlough Commons, Co. Galway