School: Glenderry (roll number 10403)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Gleathbhúir
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  1. The men who were there long ago were very different to the men now because they were more strong and active.
    There was a man in Cork and his name was Tom Murphy. He was a great mower. He would mow an acre and a half every day. He got meat, and potatoes and mild for the dinner while the others got only bread and milk. He was a great man for work. The man he was working with gave him one pound a week - that was great pay that time. Another brother
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    John Kirby
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry