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School: Altóir, Tuar Mór, An Sciobairín (roll number 12071)

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Altar, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Henry Evanson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0287, Page 380

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    him and attacked him. The goat stood up on her hind legs and drew in towards Mack to "poke" him with her horns, but instead of running away with fear, Mack closed in to fight the goat. After a few bouts, Mack succeeded in getting a firm grip of the goat's horns, and knocking the goat, he fixed her horns into the ground, firmly, then leaving her in that position he resumed his journey in safety. He tells this story in such a way that any listener with a sense of humour has to laugh heartily. He acts out the story when telling it.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edith Grace Roycroft
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cove, Co. Cork