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School: Bun an Fhionnghlaise (roll number 11454)

Location:
Bunnafinglas, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P. Ó Maoláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0127, Page 43

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    There was once a man out in the ox mountains his name was Seán Gapad Ruane he was making poteen all his life time. They chased him a many a time and no Police man could catch him They sent for a police man to Galway, he was supposed to be a great runner they caught him making poteen in the ox mountains this Police man followed him through the mountains and the bogs the Police man followed him as far as he could Seán Gapad Ruane took his time until the Police man came within talking distane of him. The Police man said if he would give himself up to him he would give him a pound note Seán Gapad Ruane caught the Police man and dragged him through a bog hole until he wasn't worth taking out Seán took him
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tommy Grogan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corradrishy, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick Grogan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corradrishy, Co. Mayo