School: Baile an Bhile (C.) (roll number 15488)

Location:
Ballinvilla Demesne, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Giollachlaoin
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  1. Once upon a time there was a man who did not believe in fairies.
    It happened one day that there was a man dead in the village.
    So his mother told him to go to the funeral but he went to the pattern instead.
    He was dancing all day with a girl and he had to leave her at home.
    It was very late when he was coming home and he came a short way across a
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie Mc Gee
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Hunt
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cuiltycreaghan, Co. Mayo