School: Eslin (roll number 10026)
- Location:
- Eslinbridge, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Pilib Mac Aonghusa
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- Informant
- Michael Mc Weeney
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 70
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Mohill, Co. Leitrim