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School: Longueville, Malla (roll number 11332)

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Garraí Mhic Uaithne, Co. Chorcaí
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Caitlín Ní Dhonnchadha
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    Long ago the people got the fat of sheep and rendered it in a pot. Then they got twisted wool and dipped it into the fat.
    They put this away to dry. When it was dry they dipped it in the fat again and kept dipping it until it was thick enough.
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