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School: Ballyjamesduff (B.)

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Baile Shéamais Dhuibh, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
T. O' Donovan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0997, Page 182

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  1. Preparation of the Soil Before Planting Potatoes (continued)

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  2. A Local Pedlar

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    There was a pedlar living in the town olf Ballyjamesduff known as "Scottie".
    His real name was Bill Newlands and he came from Scotland. He used to go about on foot in the county of Cavan, selling small articles such as; pins, studs, watches, and pictures.
    The people of the county liked him well and they used to buy his articles, because he used to tell them stories about
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