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School: Tyrrellspass (C) (roll number 6040)

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Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonduibh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 528

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  1. Aliputhor

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    An aliputhor is a small brown animal with four leg He stays in old walls of houses. When you remove the stones you are in danger of his leaping down your neck. He is a very queer sort of animal. If you cut him in two he will join himself together. Some people believe that by licking him you can cure a burn. Any person who licks him must not let the animal be interfered with.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Maher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    James Maher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    39
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath