School: An Caisleán Nua (C.), Cluain Meala (roll number 9250)
- Location:
- Newcastle, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Siobhán Ní Chochláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0571, Page 361
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- Bean Uí Caoimh
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 68
- Address
- Newcastle, Co. Tipperary
- Sgéal.
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