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School: Monreagh (roll number 7143)

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Monreagh, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
R. J. James
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1105, Page 111

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1105, Page 111

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  1. A Fairy Story

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    One time a girl used to herd cows on the banks of a burn. Every day she took a number of little cakes with her saying there were for some children she played with when herding.
    One day her people followed her and found she was playing with fairies.
    Later on the girl became silly would not wash or dress herself and remained that way till she died.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    R. J. James
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Monreagh, Co. Donegal