School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Derrew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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  1. Once there lived a boy whose name was Sean. He was a very lazy fellow and spent all his time setting traps for birds, and snares for rabbits, his only desire was to be rich.
    One night as he was looking after his snares he saw a lot of little men running around Lios na Phuca what they were doing he did not know.
    He spent some time watching them and
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Prendergast
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cartronbower, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Prendergast
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Cranmore, Co. Mayo