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School: An Cheathrú Gharbh

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Carrowgarve, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Fiachra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 481

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    Once upon a time there lived in this parish an old man who was very poor. One day as he was coming home from a fair with a lot of money he went into a dark wood to rest himself. While he rested two men came and stole all the money which he had in his coat pocket. He awoke and went home very sorrowful as he wanted the money badly. Next night he went in search of the money and while he was searching he saw two men dressed alike coming towards him. Thinking it was they
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Alice Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr John Duffy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rinagry, Co. Mayo