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School: Ballyellis (roll number 1766)

Location:
Ballyellis, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
P. Fitzgerald
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    A Funny Story
    About twenty years ago Mr. Loughlin and Mr. Jacob of Ballyellyellis were coming from Carnew. Both were under the influence of drink. When they came to Mr. Davis' place Mr. Jacob refused to go farther and laid down on the fence. Mr. Loughlin borrowed a wheelbarrow from Mr. Davis and began to wheel Mr. Jacob home. Mr. O'Loughlin is a Catholic and Mr.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Nolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyconran, Co. Wexford