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School: Rathmorrel (roll number 10545)

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Rathmorrel, Co. Kerry
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Anraoí Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417, Page 039

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    and stole the sheet. Next day the parson had to admit that Billy was fully qualified thief so he gave him his home and lands and his daughter in marriage.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT1525: The Master Thief
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gerald Lawlor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisduff, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr John Donegan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    85
    Address
    Cleanderry, Co. Kerry