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School: Ceathrú Gabhann (C.) (roll number 14229)

Location:
Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Shioradáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0121, Page 124

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    and the fort had vanished, and there wasn't a bit of the tracks of the horse's hoofs to be seen.
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    Once upon a time I was walking along a road and I had a sheep dog with me. Suddenly my dog began barking. I ran forward to see what was the matter. I saw an old beggarman sitting on a fallen tree near the side of the road. I stood up when I saw him.
    "Come" he said. "I will not harm you". I went up and sat down beside him. He had a big white beard and was dressed in white bawneen. "Tell me about your travels", I said to him. "When I was a young man", he said, "I
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Mc Nulty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bohola, Co. Mayo