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School: Kinnegad (B.) (roll number 14362)

Location:
Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Mac Cárthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 253

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    fed he went back to the king's palace for to get more food. When he reached the king's palace he had to get ready the food himself because the servant stole money while the king was away and ran home with it But when the little red man was cutting up the last loaf he cut off two fingers off his right hand.
    He stuck his cut fingers in a jar of salt. and before he reached the king, the king was dead. He was afraid for to go over to the soldiers so he the coach and horses on the middle of the road and flew for his life. So put down the kettle and make tay and if they dont live happy I hope we may
    The End.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Lyons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Thomas Waters
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath