School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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    in and out & rivers would look like little streams.
    There are three aerodromes in Ireland one in Foynes (Limerick) one in Rynanna (on the Shannon) & one in Baldonnel (Dublin). Some time ago we read in the newspaper about Douglas Corrigan who flew across the Atlantic in a nine year old 'plane from Los Angeles (America) to Dublin "by mistake." He received a tremendous reception in this country but it would not hold a candle to the reception he got when he arrived back in New York. It could be only compared to the reception Col. Lindbergh received when he flew round the globe.
    We must pay respect to those who first invented this wonderful machine. They were the brothers
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Ging
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo