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School: The Rower (C.), Inistioge (roll number 15161)

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The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Labhaoise Nic Liam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 225

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  1. The Gobán Saor (continued)

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    telling him his son would return when the Gobán and her husband came back to her.
    In the course of time the saying - "That beats the Gobán Saor" was used locally when people are surprised at a clever action.
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  2. How the Gobán Saor Got His Wife

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    The Gobán Saor was anxious that his son should marry. He sent him out to get a wife. He gave him a sheepskin and told him to sell it and bring back the price and the skin. Well, he set off and reached the town. Everyone laughed and mocked at him when they heard what he wanted. At last a girl came along and asked him what he wanted. He told her the value of the skin. She plucked the
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr William Kavanagh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 70
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Kilmacshane, Co. Kilkenny