School: Knockjames

Location:
Knockjames, Co. Clare
Teacher:
(name not given)
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  1. A Story.
    Once upon a time there was a man going to a fair to sell pigeons. He had to walk a long distance to the fair. On his way some men passed him out. He thought they were his neighbours. He asked them to give him a lift. The men stood and put him up on a little bullock's back and told him not to speak till they had ended the journey. He promised not to speak. they went on their journey
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Halpin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Halpin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockjames, Co. Clare