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School: Collinstown

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Baile na gCailleach, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
T. Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0722, Page 247

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  1. How Lough Leine Was Found

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    In ancient Fore which was situated in a deep valley there lived a great king. He had a beautiful castle there. One night he gave a great banquet. All the newest of food and oldest of drink on the table. One man who did not drink whiskey, porter, or wine remarked that there was no water on the table.
    The king ordered
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Micéal O Maolagáin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ráth an Arbha, Co. na hIarmhí
    Informant
    Dorread Ó Dáibhidh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 50
    Address
    Ráth an Arbha, Co. na hIarmhí