School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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  1. There is a monument in Kilgorey. It is in honour of St. Lon who lived in Kilgorey. He used to live in a tent beside the church. Maggie Earl built this monument in Kilgorey.
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  2. There is a an old house at Mr Dogues Balliinakill. It is made of clay and stones. The chimney is and the floor made of clay. There is no windows in it.
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  3. There was a boy Jack was his name. His mother was a widow. Since his mother was a widow the were poor. One day Jack took the cow to the fair His mother told him to get the highest penny
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. giants (~518)
    Folktales index
    AT0563: The Table, the Ass, and the Stick
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas P. Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Garrendenny, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Elizabeth Edmonds
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrendenny, Co. Laois