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School: The Rower (C.), Inistioge (roll number 15161)

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The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Labhaoise Nic Liam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 225

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  4. XML “How the Gobán Saor Got His Wife”

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  1. The Gobán Saor (continued)

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    telling him his son would return when the Gobán and her husband came back to her.
    In the course of time the saying - "That beats the Gobán Saor" was used locally when people are surprised at a clever action.
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  2. How the Gobán Saor Got His Wife

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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr William Kavanagh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 70
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Kilmacshane, Co. Kilkenny