School: Ballybunion Convent (roll number 13233)

Location:
Ballybunnion, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Aodán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0400, Page 197

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  1. Long ago there lived here two boys one named Jack O'Connor and the other named Paddy Landers. They both micked from school every day, and their fathers beat them every night until at last they slept out by night. They went in the windows for food by day when they were all out. Jack O'Connor's father was always trying to carry him home to send him to school and he was always blaming his mother. His mother was praying and praying to have something send him in home. One night as they were going to sleep they pulled
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Farranpierce, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr Tom O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Farranpierce, Co. Kerry