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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile an Róba

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0101, Page 158

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    welcomed him and told him not to take any drink or they would keep himself as well as the cow. There is no use for you bringing the cow if you dont bring the chain that was tying the cow said the old woman. After a while he met a beautiful lady she brought him into a room and offered him a drink. He said “No thanks, I had my dinner before I came.” “We’ll, do you want to bring Polly home with you.” “Yes fair Lady,” said the man. Then he went out and brought the cow home with him. Several people came to see the cow. She reared ten calves afterwards and lived for many years.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Quinn
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr John Quinn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo