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School: Grianán Ailigh (roll number 2049)

Location:
Grianán Ailigh, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Niall S. Mac Aoidh
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  1. An Old Story

    “Once upon a time there lived three little boys who were very poor.”

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    Once upon a time there lived three little boys who were very poor. One day the oldest boy said he would go and seek his fortune. He rose early the next morning and walked on until he came to a crossroads and there he met an old man. The man asked him where he was going and he said, "I am looking for a master" and the old man said that he would hire him.
    The boy went with the old man, but he soon grew tired of the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Esther Downey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Spíonóg, Co. Dhún na nGall