School: Kilbeg (roll number 11039)
- Location:
- Robertstown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Duibhgeannáin
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- There was a famine in 1846 - 47. A lot of people in Ireland died with hunger and bad food. The crops were a failure and food was very scarce. There were families who could not get anything to eat unless some turnips which they would have to steal. They used to boil them with meal. And if they were caught stealing(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Peggie Farrelly
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ardmaghbreague, Co. Meath
- Informant
- John Tully
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ardmaghbreague, Co. Meath