School: Rush Hall, Mountrath (roll number 12231)

Location:
Rush Hall, Co. Laois
Teacher:
P. Ó Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0825, Page 309

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0825, Page 309

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    was Edward Dunne. He could tell a story with the pack of cards. He said the 52 cards were the 52 Sundays of the year. He said it reminded him of his prayer book and he could place the Sundays in their order.
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  2. There was a great mower in the Pike, about 20 years ago. He could mow an acre of hay in the day with a scythe and his name was Michael Wheeler.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Phelan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Informant
    Mrs Phelan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    80
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Lowran, Co. Laois