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School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Derrew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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  1. A Story - Fr Roche and His Brother

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    There was once two brothers living with their mother. It was one brother's intention to be a priest and the other brother was to remain at home and mind the farm.
    The brother who waited at home fell in love with a girl whom he visited often.
    One night as he was coming home late with his home a man came out before him and killed
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Furnace, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Pat Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Mayo