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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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  1. Local Folklore - A Funny Story

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    One day a fox met a frog. The fox who was very proud of his swiftness told the frog he should have a race with him. The frog agreed. The race was to the next town. So they started off but just as the fox was going to start, the frog leaped up on his tail. The frog was light so that the fox never felt him. When they had gone a mile the fox began to back
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0275: The Race of the Fox and the Crayfish
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Pat Keeny
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo