School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Géibheannaigh
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    The servant boy was out and saw the thing on the grave and he told Anne. He had to carry her in a white sheet. When he came near the grave the man who was on th grave thought it was the other man coming with the sheep and he asked, "Is she fat or lean." The servant threw her towards the grave saying Here she is for you and see if she is fat or lean.
    The servant ran home and he was no longer in until Anne was at home after him. She was no longer lazy
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Folktales index
    AT1791: The Sexton Carries the Parson
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