School: Tullyallen, Drogheda (roll number 854)
- Location:
- Tullyallen, Co. Louth
- Teacher: Bean Uí Chonchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0678, Page 029
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“Long ago when a poor person would die...”
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Long ago, when a poor person would die, a couple of old reliable neighbours would go around collecting, - for funeral and burial expenses - from house to house. This helped to pay for the use of the Bier-Tree which was always used at that time.
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“Some years ago, the square outside...”
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Some years ago, the square outside the courthouse in Fair Street was paved with beautifully, - coloured stones. They were ripped up when the place was concreted. (no title)
“Butterley's boat - a little boat which crossed over...”
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“Along the banks of the Boyne...”
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Along the banks of the Boyne, close to the town of Drogheda, there used be a dog kennel. One day the caretaker(continues on next page)