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School: Gort an Tuair (roll number 13467)

Location:
Gortatoor, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine Nic Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0141, Page 384

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  1. Story - The Pot of Gold

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    Once there lived in the Big Park three brothers named Bourkes. They owned a plot of land which was named baite biurce.
    The big park that time belonged to the Land-Lord of Heathfield.
    It was divided a few years ago amongst the tenants of the place. My father got that plot of land where the Bourkes lived.
    It is said that these brothers were very rich, as they used to rob the rich people.
    One night as they sat around a good fire talking to each other they heard a tap at the door. One of them opened it and let in the stranger. After a while they asked
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anthony Munnelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick Munnelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo