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School: Eslin (roll number 10026)

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Eslinbridge, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Aonghusa
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    John he had three daughters and he made three holes through the door, and each of them put a finger through the door, and which one of them he would catch that is the one he would be married to. John caught the eldest ones finger, and he got a fortune of £500 with her. They lived very happily together for many years, but had no family.
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0313: The Girl as Helper
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Edward Reynolds
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    90
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Drumboy, Co. Leitrim