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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
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    if he is wise enough he carries his coat with him on his journey because it is very seldom the day holds fine when the sun shines hot in the morning.
    Never judge a man by the coat he wears.
    People often think men are kind and nice because they wear a good over coat and are dressed neatly and cleanly, but they might be
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seosamh O Cais
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Garrynamann Lower, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Cass
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Garrynamann Lower, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Cass
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrynamann Lower, Co. Kilkenny