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School: An Mhainistir, Cara Droma Ruisc (roll number 14770)

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Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim / Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
An Bráthair Eoghan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0210, Page 130

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    and at six in the evening he had an acre and a half mown.
    In the evening the farmer looked at the field and he was amazed to see half of the field mowed. "Well, well, that is a great day's work" said the farmer. "Right" said the spailpin.
    When they reached the farmer's house, the farmer said "Not as bad". "Here is your pay" said the farmer. "Thank you very much" said Hugh. "Will you be able to come to morrow morning again" asked the farmer. "Certainly" said the spailpin. The next morning Hugh came to the farmer's house and the farmer was so delighted
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Moran
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tawlaght, Co. Roscommon