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School: Gráig (2) (roll number 3402)

Location:
Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois
Teacher:
M. Ní Laighean
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0829, Page 066

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    were dying rapidly in Thurles from a contagious disease, they took up coffin making. They got their name over the door Smith and Thornton Coffin Makers. The Gobawn Sayer got to hear of their new job and he went to see for himself. He added to the sign board Smith and Thornton Coffin Makers and Repairers. That ended their job.
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0875: The Clever Peasant Girl
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kieran Bowe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Con Finn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Occupation
    Smith
    Address
    Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois