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School: Killasona, Granard (roll number 14300)

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Killasona, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Bean Uí Ghaithbheacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 496

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    An Old Story
    Long ago there lived in Ireland a King. His wife was dead, but he had a son whose name was Sunshine. The King married again. After a while another son was born and he was called Moonshine. When Moonshine grew up he was very fond of his stepbrother but his mother did not like Sunshine. She said 'As long as Sunshine lives my son will never be King over this land'. She wanted to get rid of Sunshine. One day she stayed in bed pretending she was very sick. Next day she seemed no better. The king loved his wife and was very sorry for her and he asked "What can be do to drive away this pain". Ask of me what you will, even if it is half my kingdom I will get it for you" he
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Susanna Reid
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killasona, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Patrick Reid
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Killasona, Co. Longford