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School: Drong

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Drung, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1022, Page 268

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    At last he showed ''What is the matter with you down there, or why are you groaning?'' ''oh!'' it is very cold down here'' said a weak voice. ''Sure small wonder you are cold,'' said Charlie ''they forgot to cover you.''
    With these words, he lifted a shovel and started throwing in the clay, so that the boy had to jump out and run for his life.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Ellen Connolly
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Corravohy, Co. Cavan