School: Dún an Ochta (Buachaillí)
- Location:
- Eyrecourt, Co. Galway
- Teachers: Séamus Mac a' Bhuidhe Úna Ní Laighidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0056, Page 0196
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- (continued from previous page)Judy and the children have gone to bed, come out you to the cold hobble, and I will tell you what to do. Now Micilín said the horse there is an old, gentleman named Coghlan living near by, and he often comes to see you in the mornings. When you see him coming, lead me out by the bob, and strike me three times with a sally switch. I will give you a big cough, and will cough up what is supposed to be a lot of silver. When the gentleman sees this, as you pick it up he will ask you if you will sell that old horse. You will say - not for money. He will offer you £50, but do not take it from him. He will offer you £100, but you(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Joe Lindsay
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Lismore Demesne, Co. Galway
