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School: Bog-fhód (Buckode) (roll number 3736)

Location:
Buckode, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Muiris Mac Gearailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0191, Page 068

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    More than a century ago there lived a man in the town-land of Aughavohil, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim. He lived to be very old and he was very wealthy. He was also a brave and heroic man and he done many a brave deed. The following is one of them-
    One day a poor old woman came into his house and asked him could he give her any alms. He gave her some alms but he was suspicious about her and he thought she was a spy and so she was. The old woman lifted
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. giants (~518)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernard Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aghaderrard West, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Daniel Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    65
    Address
    Gorteendarragh, Co. Leitrim