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School: Mullingar (Pres. Convent) (roll number 934)

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Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr. Colmcille
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    was grown in the district surrounding the town and the remains of it after the brewing was used for fattening pigs.
    The people worked there from six in the morning until eight at night for eight-pence a day. Brian Murray got flagstones on that side of the street, for the benefit of the people on their way to work in the factory.
    James Stephens the Fenian leader hid in the yard when he was organising the movement in this town. The brewery ceased to exist after the brothers had a
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Whelehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Whelehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullingar, Co. Westmeath