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School: Cúl na Fearna

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Coolnafarna, Co. Mayo
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Séamus Ó Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 253

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  1. Gobán Saor

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    At one time there lived in the village of Clooncrim a man named Gobá Saor. He had a very small farm and was unable to earn a living or to support his wife and son. He was a first class builder and at one time decided to take his son to England. His name became famous and a young Prince employed him to build a palace. The he began and in course of time when he had it raised to the roof it was so admirable and beautiful
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Gobán Saor (~181)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ellie Flynn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clooncrim, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Michael Flynn
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clooncrim, Co. Roscommon