School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)
- Location:
- Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 18_011
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An Apple.
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- Collector
- Bridget Healy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Creeharmore, Co. Roscommon
- Informant
- Mr John Healy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Creeharmore, Co. Roscommon
