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School: Cromghlinn (C) (roll number 15411)

Location:
Crumlin, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Cáit Ní Óbáin
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    “Once upon a time there were two robbers sitting on a hill.”

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    man dead in the place. Jack went and got the man. He caught him and put him standing up by the king's window. He thought it was Jack. He got his gun and shot the man then the King went to bed and he intended to be up early next morning to bury the man. He got up but thought it too early so he went into bed again. While he was gone Jack came in and stole the blanket and he got free.
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT1525: The Master Thief
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáit Ní Choscraigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Laragh More, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Pádraig Ó Choscraigh
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Laragh More, Co. Galway