School: Doire Ó gCuanaigh (roll number 8991)
- Location:
- Derrygoony, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: L. Mac Áinlighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0940, Page 183
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- Once upon a time a man named Paddy Gibson was digging potatoes in a field on his farm. As he was digging he unearthed a little bag. On opening it it contained a number of gold coins. He went into the house and through he would never have a hard days work to do again and he was planned to go to Black Rock the following day.
Next morning he got up very early for his holiday. He took his best horse out of the stable and set off. When he reached his destination a big dog game running along and gave poor Paddy a bite on the leg.
He stayed nearly a week enjoying himself very well. But alas the day before he came home his good horse died and Paddy's rejoicing came to an end. When he came home more sad news awaited him and Paddy's(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mary Mac Donald
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Maghon, Co. Monaghan
