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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 0729, Page 132

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  1. A Story - The Farmer's Three Sons

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    One time there was a farmer who had three sons. The names of the boys were: Jack, Jim and Philip. When they grew up they began fighting their father and mother. They began staying out till it was late. One night Jack went out to a neighbours dance. His father did not want him to go out. Jim and Philip came in but Jack did not.
    "Did you see Jack anywhere" "No said the boys maybe he is a the dance. "He must be"
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Harry Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Moydrum or Bogstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Joseph Mooney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Moydrum or Bogstown, Co. Meath