School: Tyrrellspass (2) (roll number 13743)
- Location:
- Bealach an Tirialaigh, Co. na hIarmhí
- Teacher: Mrs Payne
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" Rolling stones gather no moss"
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Elizabeth Payne
The Crescent
Tyrrellspass
Co. Westmeath 13. 9. 38- Collector
- Elizabeth Payne
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Bealach an Tirialaigh, Co. na hIarmhí