School: Eslin (roll number 10026)

Location:
Eslinbridge, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Aonghusa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0218, Page 003

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  1. John Crow is a man living in the townland of Drumahon about five miles from Mohilll town. He is a Protestant man, and he has a very large farm.
    John was always wondering how he would get a wife so one day he was going to put in a new cement floor in his kitchen. When he was down about three foot in the ground he found an old gun. Of course he was delighted, and said he would then go out pouching, as this is what
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    Folktales index
    AT0313: The Girl as Helper
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Edward Reynolds
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    90
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Drumboy, Co. Leitrim