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School: Faithche (Buachaillí)

Location:
Fahy More, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Cinnéide
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0087, Page 375

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    Once upon a time there were two young boys coming home from school. Their names were Honesty and Roguery. Honesty said that he was the best and Roguery said that he was the best, so they left it for the first man they would meet to decide. Honesty betted his eyes that he was the best and Roguery betted his eyes that he was the best. When they met a man on the road they asked him which is Honesty or Roguery the best. He said Roguery is the best,
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0613: The Two Travelers (Truth and Falsehood)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Callaghan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fahy More, Co. Mayo