School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

Location:
Bundorragha, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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  1. Once upon a time there lived a poor labouring man whose name was John. He was very honest and he never wasted the money he earned but he was always worrying about the future. One day when all the world was fresh around him John at by the roadside with his head on his hands. Just then a kind doctor drove up and he stopped and asked what was the matter. John poured out a long tale of woe. "Then come with me said the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Treasa Ní h-Oireachtaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Micheál O h-Oireachtaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    68
    Address
    Delphi, Co. Mayo