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School: Baile Thomáis, Gabhailín (roll number 15407)

Location:
Thomastown Demesne, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Éamonn Ó Dubhláine
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    There was a boy employed in a farmer's house once. He used to go away every night and he used not to return until it was very late. The farmer warned him several times to be in earlier but the warning took no effect. The boy had to cross a river on stepping stones before he came near the house. One night the farmer was so annoyed with the boy that he put
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Nagle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinaclogh, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    David Nagle
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballinaclogh, Co. Tipperary