School: Breaffy (roll number 15555)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Peadar Ó Catháin
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  1. There was once a very disobedient little girl whose name was Nuala. She never did any thing she was told. So her parent did not know what to do. So at last they thought of a plan.
    They said when they would put in the cow into the barn at night they would tie the girl to her leg.
    That night they did what they said and nothing happened. The next night they did the same and in the morning the girl could not be got
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