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School: Ceapach Chuinn (B.) (roll number 1936)

Location:
Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Laoghaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0637, Page 22

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  1. Leigheasanna (continued)

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    If a person had a toothache he would be cured by putting a frog into his mouth and running around the field three times
    [Ned Cronin, Bawnfoun, gave me these: James Lacey]
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  2. Tadhg an Gadaí

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    Once upon a time there was a man in Kerry whose name was Tadhg. He used to steal cattle, sheep and pigs from the farmers and make the women bake big currant cakes for him. One day Tadhg felt hungry and said to himself "I will go to the nearest house and ask for food". When he came to the nearest house the people were having a party. Tadhg walked in and sat down at the table and asked for food. The man told him to get out and to be quick about it. Tadhg said that he would not. The man got a stick to hunt him out. Tadhg drew
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Foley
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Pat Boleyn
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Camphire, Co. Waterford