School: Ceathrú Gabhann (C.) (roll number 14229)

Location:
Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Shioradáin
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  1. There was once a man, and he went to a forge. He had a dog with him, and he was riding on a horse. He had to pass by a bridge. When he was coming home he saw a big white cat sitting on it. He set the dog and the cat. The dog and the car commenced to fight. At last the cat succeeded in putting the dog into the river. They fought there till the cat killed the dog. Then the man went on his journey.
    Then he came as far as a bush, he tied the horse to the bush and went in to his own house. He went in to the house, and his wife had his supper
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Christina Callaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowgallda, Co. Mayo