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School: Gortlitreach (roll number 15960)

Location:
Gortletteragh, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Cionnaith
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    A certain man named Martin was coming home one night and slept in a ditch. He awoke to hear a crowd of men around him who were mounting horses to go on a journey,
    One of them asked what about a horse for Martin in the ditch. Another answered he could ride this yearlin' calf. He was put up on the calf and told not to speak no matter what happened. They visited many places around the country and at last came to the river between Gurteen
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    John W. Cairns
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Address
    Farnaght, Co. Leitrim