School: Leithrinn

Location:
Lerhin, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Labhradha
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  1. There were once three brothers living in Galway. Their father was dead. Their Mother was living with them. Two of these boys were supposed to be very smart. The youngest brother was supposed to be soft.
    One day the oldest boy set out to earn his fortune. He went to a big farmer. He asked work of him. The farmer employed him. He put him doing
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mícheál Ó Mullain
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lerhin, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Seán Ó Mulláin
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lerhin, Co. Galway