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School: Breaffy (roll number 15555)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Catháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 275

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  1. A Story about Two Giants (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    and the bee, to the king, and they said, "We killed the giants." "Will we get our farm said Seán. "You shall have it" said the king. "But what do your fighting men want?" "Ten ears of yellow corn as long as you live." "A thimble of honey every day" said the bee. Then Seán got his farm, the bee got his honey, and the mouse got his yellow corn. They went back home, and all lived happily together.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Charles Gebson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Breaghwy, Co. Mayo