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School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire

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An tAonach, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
An tSr. Celestine
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    Robbery of Limerick
    It was a custom with the farmers of those days to select a trustworthy friend and to him all the neighbouring farmers entrusted their money to be conveyed to a bank in Limerick, after the fairs or the harvesting.
    Cars or trains were unknown then and the person selected had to ride on horseback. He wore a wide loose cloak with large pokets to hold his precious burden. This man
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Breeda Lewis
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Informant
    Mrs Lewis
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    39
    Occupation
    Domestic worker
    Address
    Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Co. Thiobraid Árann