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School: Ceathrú Clochar

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Rocksborough South, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Pádraig Pléimeann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0101, Page 537

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    him across his back. On his way home he had to pass a gentlemans house. There was a young girl & nobody could ever make her laugh. The father offered a bag of gold for anyone who would make her laugh. She happened to be looking out the window when Jack was passing, & when she saw the ass on his back she began to laugh. Jack was brought before the gentleman, & he gave him the bag of gold. Jack went home well satisfied & himself & his mother lived happily after that.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT1696: “What Should I have Said (Done)?”
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Hamrogue
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    69
    Address
    Ballinrobe Demesne, Co. Mayo