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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

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An Príosún Thoir, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 07_065

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    one time. Brise is a place between Balla and Claremorris about half way between both. It is said that at the fair of Brise one time ago there was a man selling a goat and another man buying him.
    The bargain was made and the buyer told the seller to put out his hand to clench the bargain and with the slap their hands made the goat took fright.
    The seller was holding a rope which was tied around the goat's neck.
    The goat ran off
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. trádáil
          1. díol agus ceannach (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    32
    Address
    An Príosún Thuaidh, Co. Mhaigh Eo