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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Lios Mór

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Lismore, Co. Waterford
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An tSr M. Cárthach
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    Once there lived a man who was a drunkard. He lived in this town with his wife, Lis. When he had all his money spent on drink, he wanted more, and he used to say to his wife, "Lis-more", and the old people said that is why this town is called Lismore.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. jokes (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mrs. M. O' Brien
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford