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School: Gort an tSiúrdáin (roll number 14534)

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Gort Mhic Shiurdáin, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0106, Page 521

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  2. A Duel

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    Some years ago there was a duel fought between Browne of the Veale and Millar of Wilford. Millar is supposed to have slandered Browne. He challenged him to fight a duel. Millar's friends advised him not to fight. He answered "is fearr poll in mo puroga na poll in mo cailioic." The duel was fought in
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Brennan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile Bacach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    Mr Moran
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Gort Mhic Shiurdáin, Co. Mhaigh Eo