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School: Eslin (roll number 10026)

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Eslinbridge, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Aonghusa
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    Once upon a time a man and his son were going to the town, and they were leading an ass by the head, They went along until they came to a man who was walking along the side of the road.
    Then the man said "You fool, what is an ass for but to ride on" and the man then the son up on the ass, and they went
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Kate Gallagher
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    54
    Address
    Cornee, Co. Leitrim