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School: Ardcath (roll number 1903)

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Ardcath, Co. Meath
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Seosamh S. Ó Duinnithín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 104

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    “In 1930 there was a very wet Summer and the only day for haymaking was 12th October (Sunday)”

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    In 1930 there was a very wet Summer and the only day for haymaking was 12th October (Sunday)
    The G. N. Bus started by the Ballranstown Road to Drogheda in June 10th 1931
    A Cock of hay & Pat Maline's house were burned and the Chapel doors were tarred Sept 2nd 1931
    Princetown Farm was divided into 8 oars on Jun 20th 32
    Severe thunder and lightning burned houses hay and horses on Saturday 20th August 1931
    The Big wind that blew down the [?] and the tree before the door was on Thursday 26th Feb 1903.
    Forden the Policeman was found dead the same night
    I (the writer) was 48 years and a few days at 26th Feb 1903
    The Old Age Pension started in January 1st 1909
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Harford
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    83
    Address
    Bartramstown, Co. Meath