School: Gort na Díogha (roll number 15587)

Location:
Gortnadeeve West, Co. Galway
Teachers:
Séamus Ó Dochartaigh Bean Uí Dhochartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0016, Page 023

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0016, Page 023

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  2. Kit Connell, Peter Murray's mother, Knockmaskehill always gave good advice. She used always say "if you are ever walking a journey at night, always walk on the track of the horse's hoofs and nothing could touch you."
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  3. Once there was a man who stole a horse from his neighbour. He was sent to jail. This man's wife employed a lawyer. When the day of trial came the lawyer asked the wife was herself and the neighbour speaking. "Do you think would he take a treat from you?" "I don't know" she said "but I will proffer one to him." she asked him would he take a drink. He consented and
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