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School: Skerries (St. Patrick's : Boys) (roll number 16332)

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Skerries, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
T. Mc Namee
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0785, Page 63

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    A funny story.
    Once upon a time there live in Balcunnin Skerries a man called Pat Hynes. A very sour man he was and had no belief in the good people.
    One night Pat was going along a country road when he heard a multitude of tiny voices behind a hedge. He cautiously peered over and there to his wonder was a crowd of fairies. The leader saluted Pat and said: "Good morrow Pat and how is it with you." Pat replied in a shaky voice: "Fine thank
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Fox
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Strand Street, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    Mr James Grimes
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Balbriggan Street, Co. Dublin