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Mary Jo O' Keefe, Seanachaí (Storyteller),Folklore Historian and Retired Teacher

Mary Jo O' Keefe is a seanachaí, folklore specialist retired teacher having taught on Inisbiggle Island. Mary Jo lives in Cloghmore Achill Island.

PART 1: First memories of Achill; father immigrating to England; memories of her father who lived to aged 105.

Mary Jo O Keefe Part 1 23rd April 2019 - Achill Oral HIstories
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PART 2: Growing up Achill; electrification comes to the island.

Mary Jo O Keefe Part 2 23rd April 219 - Achill Oral Histories
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PART 3: The women of Achill; quilting; churning the milk.

Mary Jo O Keefe Part 3 23rd April 2019 - Achill Oral Histories
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PART 4: First memories of Dereens and Ashleam schools; 

Mary Jo O Keefe Part 4 23rd April 2019 - Achill Oral Histories
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PART 5: Visiting houses; entertainment;  céilís, dances and summer activities; life as a teacher. 

Mary Jo O Keefe Part 5 23rd April 2019 - Achill Oral Histories
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