School: Garrygaug, Kilmacow

Location:
Garrygaug, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Siobhán Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0843, Page 307

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  1. In the early eighties a young man in this locality had to get his food in bed because he was to lazy to get up. He was in bed for twelve months, and was often three or four days without food. His people sent for the doctor. The doctor was not able to do anything for him but
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    Folktales index
    AT1950: The Three Lazy Ones
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynacooly, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Quin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 70
    Address
    Templeorum, Co. Kilkenny