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School: Maigh Locha (Cailíní)

Location:
Moylough, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Challaráin
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  1. The Gobán Saor

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    Once upon a time, the Goban Saor was hired to build a castle, which was supposed to be the best int eh country. When he had one half of it built he said he had to go home to get some tools, which he could not possibly work without. His master would not give him permission to go because he thought he wanted to escape. He sent his own son instead, and the Goban Saor gave him a letter to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Gobán Saor (~181)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Doyle
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Manning
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    Moylough, Co. Galway