School: Cronaghbois (roll number 2658)

Location:
Crannogeboy, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Criostóir Ó Beirn
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  1. Once upon a time there was a man hired, and he wasn't getting the pay he was entitled to. He thought if he went to see the king he might get his pay. He set off on his journey. A trap passed him and gave him a ride. On it was the king and driver. The man did not know the king because he had his hat off. He rode with the king until he came to the king's palace. Here he got off. Night was drawing near and he could not get any lodging. At last he saw a big house. He went into the owner of it and the man
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Andy Maloney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Vagrant
    Informant
    Patrick Shovlin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    85
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ardara, Co. Donegal