School: Doirín an Lomáin (roll number 14235)

Location:
Doirín an Lomáin, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Seán de Barra
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  1. An Old Story.
    Many years ago an old woman lived near Lough Tinlain in Kerry. She had as much land as would keep three cows, but she was very poor and she only kept one cow. One morning when she went out there was a red polly cow lying down in the stall with her own cow. She kept
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cornelius Barry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ráth Dhreóin Bheag, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Mr John Driscoll
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Leitir, Co. Chorcaí