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School: Coillte Mághach (roll number 12520)

Location:
Kiltamagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0118, Page 301

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    “Another day I was out for a day's sport so I brought my hound with me. ...”

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    “My grandfather as you all know was a blacksmith and lived in his young days at the foot of Sliabh Carna. ...”

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    Another day I was out for a day's sport so I brought my hound with me. It was a fine summer's day and we travelled hills and valleys across the country until we came to a fox's den. I kept the hound back until we reached it and then out jumped a fox and away went the hound after him. But it was no use; the fox soon disappeared and the hound returned to me. But I determined to continue the chase. I sent the dog on in front and I soon lost sight of him again On and on I went. At last I came to a great high hill and as I drew near the top I heard a great noise and barking. I hurried on, but when I reached the summit there was the fox sure enough but my hound lay stretched on the ground dead. Away went the fox again. Well, I made up my mind and skinned the hound there and then. I brought the skin home and made a waistcoat out of it. Next day I went to the fair of Balla. When I was coming home on the evening as I was
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