School: St Patricks Convent, Kilkenny (roll number 10478)

Location:
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. M. Dominic
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  1. In ancient days many old tales were told by old people to their children as they packed them off to bed. One story was told by a very old grandmoth and this story was enjoyed by many a child.
    Once upon a time there wa an old woman who had a little girl of her own and a stepchild. Her step-child was very beautiful looking and her own child was ugly. The step-mother hated her step-child and tried in many ways to get
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ella Howard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rose Inn Street, Co. Kilkenny