School: Cill Bheidhin (Kilvine) (roll number 16019)

Location:
Kilvine, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Pádhraic Ó Reachtagáin
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  1. There was a man in this place, called Tom Connor, and he had a cat that was equal to any dozen of rat-traps, and he was proud of the beast,and for that reason you most must know was a great pet, and was so up to everything that Tom swore she was almost like a Christian, only she couldn't speak.
    One morning Tom was going to the town to buy buy some shoes for the children before Tom went he sat down eating his breakfast the cat rubbed up against him but Tom kept never minding her until the cat gave Tom a dab
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Folktales index
    AT2412C: (The Cat Asks for Boots)
    Language
    English