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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0488, Page 507

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  1. The Gobán Saor

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    The most famous tradesman in Ireland in olden days was the Goban Saor. It is said that he built all our ancient castles and Round Towers. He was a very stupid and unskilful worker in his early days. He had great difficulty in seeking employment. One night as he was returning home after a terrible search for work he fell asleep by the roadside with his knapsack by his side and the fairies sharpened his tools. The next
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Gobán Saor (~181)
    Folktales index
    AT0875: The Clever Peasant Girl
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Joe Harnett
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Barnagh, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    John Harnett
    Gender
    Male