School: Breaffy (roll number 15555)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Catháin
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    training horses. When the year and the day was over, he said he would like to go home, to see his father and brothers. When he reached the place where the house was, he saw nothing but an old horse and seven young ones.
    The old horse asked him to give him the food that he was giving to the young ones for a year. After another year he returned again but the old horse was the same as ever. He asked food but he refused to give it to him. "Never mind", said the horse "I do not care but jump
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Naughton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo