School: Corcaghan (roll number 16129)
- Location:
- Corcaghan, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: F. Murray
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 155
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"Arise" said Guess "and do what Strength requires.(continues on next page)
