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School: Cronaghbois (roll number 2658)

Location:
Crannogeboy, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Criostóir Ó Beirn
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  1. The Three Tailors

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    Once upon a time there were three tailors who used to about gathering rags and clothes. This is the way they had of earning a living for themselves and their wives. One day they set off with a bag. They saw a light far away in a wood. They travelled for a long while: but there was no sign of the light getting closer. At last they reached it, knocked at the door and asked for shelter. A white goos opened the door and let them in. She put on the kettle blew the fire with her wings. Then she made their tea and gave it to them. She
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Carlin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ardara, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    John Carlin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Ardara, Co. Donegal