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School: Caisleán Mathúna (B) (roll number 16202)

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Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
T. Ó Hárdaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0944, Page 063

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    entertained the neighbours who would gather on their Ceilidhe to hear the latest news from Philip.
    Hoy was the terror of the district, in so far as the children were concerned. He wore a beard, long coat, and carried a bag and staff, in his hand. All the youngsters knew him, and no sooner did they come in view of Hoy than they ran for their lives. He was harmless however, and would only shout at the children. He died recently at the age 110.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patsy Ward
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Longfield, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    James Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    York Street, Co. Monaghan