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

Location:
Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Shioradáin
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  1. Once upon a time an old woman and her son lived together in a small cottage, and the mother suffered great pain when the wind was north. This upset the son very much, and he made up his mind that he would not rest until he would leave the north win powerless for causing his mother any more suffering. He set out with this intention, and travelled for a long time. He met an old man, and he told him his trouble. This man told him not to go any further.
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    Folktales index
    AT0563: The Table, the Ass, and the Stick
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bohola, Co. Mayo