School: Clochar na Toirbhirte

Location:
Lismore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Sr M. Gráinne
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  1. There was a poor man and he was married. He was tormented from his wife because she used to be every day in bed. He use to work for a neighbouring farmer. Whilst he used to be at work a neighbour came in and took care of his wife.
    One day the neighbour ran out to the field and told him "that his wide had, gone to God, and to come home "Wisha," said the man when she will be as long with God, as she is with me. He will be tired enough of her.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. jokes (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hannah O' Farrell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyin Lower, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mr D. Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballysaggart More, Co. Waterford