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School: Colehill (B.), Mullingar (roll number 14672)

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Colehill, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Coigligh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0750, Page 140

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    Skelly. The latter was lying on an ass and cart with his legs stretched by the asses side. The legs were long and bony and resembled poles. When passing him McLuttery said "Aye Billy what sawmill are you going to."
    The tinkers usually gather for the sports, fair day, and a big wedding.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people by social grouping
        1. travellers (~3,023)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Murphy
    Gender
    Male