School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

Location:
Drumandoora, Co. Clare
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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  1. 34
    8th March 1938
    Folklore.
    Mary Egan commonly known was born in the parish of lower Feakle about 95 years ago.
    She was a real old beggar and travelled for a radius of 4 or 5 miles around the village of Feakle for her support.
    She visited every house and always made herself at home where ever she was and always sat in the middle of the floor telling stories of her
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Mac Mahon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fahy, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Michael Brody
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killanena, Co. Clare