School: Laragh

Location:
Laragh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
M. Ní Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1007, Page 120

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1007, Page 120

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  1. Peter O'Connell, Lisnaboy parish of Tierworker Co. Meath was a famous poet. He composed several poems, Some of them are "Cormeen Races" "Pat Short". He composed these poems in English. His poems were well thought of. He was a farmer. Most of his poems were about local people. He was 69 when he died. He was born in 1866. He is buried in Kings' Court new cemetery.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Matthew Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    73
    Address
    Moyer, Co. Cavan