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School: Mainistir Mhuigheó (C.) (roll number 14206)

Location:
Mainistir Mhaigh Eo, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Siobhán Ní Fhinn
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    What is it that belongs to me and is used more often by my nieghbours than by myself?
    (My Name)
    I went to the wood and found it, I sat down to look for it, could not find it and I brought it home with me.
    (A thorn in my hand)
    It is deep and damp and green above the bank and fit for any king.
    (A grave)
    It grew in the wood with leaves on it, it walked in the field with hair on it, now it is dead and live bones in it.
    (A pair of clogs)
    A blind beggar in England had a brother in Ireland and
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Delaney
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    17
    Address
    Mainistir Mhaigh Eo, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    George Hughes
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Mainistir Mhaigh Eo, Co. Mhaigh Eo