School: Baile Nua, Droichead Átha (roll number 13083)

Location:
Newtown, Co. Louth
Teachers:
R. Ní Mhaolmhochaire E. Ní Laoi
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0680, Page 177

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0680, Page 177

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  1. Once upon a time there was a man, one time on his way home very late at night there were lot of tiny funny men kicking football in Knockaban Townrath, Drogheda. They called his name out three times, so he went out and started to play. When the football was over they sat down to rest. After resting they each jumped up on a bultran and they jumped hedges and ditches till they came to Belleustown. When the man saw them jumping upon the bultrans he said I will have one of those too. One of the fairies
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