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  • "Cushla Mavourneen" in the kitchen couldn't chirk me up.

    Shorty McCabe Sewell Ford 1907

  • Cushla and her Books (1979) is a case study of Butler's handicapped granddaughter and her relation with books, based on a reading diary kept by her mother, and also provides biographical information on the way Cushla learned to read.

    Book & Print in New Zealand: A Guide to Print Culture in New Zealand Penny Griffith 1885

  • She thought it would be pleasant to learn even under her mother's rather peculiar method of tutelage; but, as she stood on the terrace looking across the exquisite summer scene, two of the dogs, Creena and Cushla, came into view.

    Light O' the Morning L. T. Meade 1884

  • "Come along, then, Creena; come along, Cushla," said the girl, addressing two handsome black Pomeranians who rushed to meet her.

    Light O' the Morning L. T. Meade 1884

  • Nora patted them on their heads, gave them each an endearing word, and stooped to kiss pretty Cushla on her black forehead.

    Light O' the Morning L. T. Meade 1884

  • I would rather you would omit terms of honor, and just call me after the manner of your own country; instead, for instance, of calling me your ladyship, I would be better pleased if you called me cushla -- something -- '' Cushla machree, ma vourneen -- the pulse of my heart -- my darling, 'said Jack, consthering it (the thief) for her, for fraid she wouldn't know it well enough.

    The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three William Carleton 1831

  • Called Cushla Reed: The Minx, the collection features more fashion forward designs that are slightly different to the mainline Minx Shoes collection.

    New Zealand Herald - Top Stories 2010

  • Neil McGillivray, the husband of board member Cushla, is also on the panel.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff By MIKE ALEXANDER 2010

  • High they may be, but Cushla says she hasn't compromised on comfort.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff By AMY PARSONS-KING 2010

  • The couple met two years ago after the death of Colman's wife Cushla in

    National Business Review (NBR) New Zealand 2008

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