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School: Johnswell, Kilkenny (roll number 3247)

Location:
Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
D. Ó Héigceartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0862, Page 491

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    “Once upon a time there lived three big sisters in a great big house. Mary the oldest of the three was the house keeper. One day she went for a walk and had not gone far when she met two tramps looking for alms.”

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    Once upon a time there lived three sisters in a great big house. Mary the oldest of the three was the house keeper. One day she went for a walk and she had not gone far when she met two tramps looking for alms. When she was handing them some money they saw her bulky purse and she had a valuable ring on her finger and they robbed her of both and struck her with a heavy stick and left her unconscious on the road.
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    English
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    Bridie Dwyer
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