School: Dunsallagh, Sráid na Cathrach (roll number 12860)
- Location:
- Doonsallagh, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Patrick Walsh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0622, Page 221
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - Story - A Mighty Man of the Sea.
There was a poor fisherman who lived with his wife in a cabin near the sea.Indeed the man's wife was idle and lazy .From morning until night ,she spent her time in wishing and dressing.
One day the fisherman was out at sea fishing.He drew up a large stone -bottle in his net.What kind of fish is this he said to himself.He seems heavy I must bring it ashore and see what it contains.Perhaps there is something of value in it and what a blessing that would be to me and my wife.He rowed quickly back(continues on next page)
