School: Kiffa

Location:
Kiffagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Helen Dinneen
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  1. Once upon a time a little boy was in Dublin after seing the sights of it he asked his mother might he see Thames Station "There is not such a place here" said his mother"
    "Oh yes indeed there is". "I say every night in my prayers, "And lead us not into Thames Station.
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  2. Some years ago there was a man working with Mr George Fegan of Cavan. One day he had to bring a load of coal to Rev T. Brady of Fairymount. The Priest gave him a couple of glasses of whiskey and a half crown. On his way back he spent the money on drink in Crosskeys. Mr. George Fegan
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Adina Heaney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumegil, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Michael Boyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumscruddan, Co. Cavan