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School: Baile Thomáis, Gabhailín (roll number 15407)

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Thomastown Demesne, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Éamonn Ó Dubhláine
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    night and the farmer was terrified. He nor his wife did not sleep a wink during that time. The boy advised them to get Mass said in the house. He told the boy to saddle the horse that no one would be let handle to go for the priest the following day. No less than a hundred Masses the priest said in the house. The boy had the best of times. The boy said this day that he would go home to see his brother. "Saddle the horse and do not be long" said the farmer. He arrived at home and the brother did not know him, he was so fat and strong. "I did not come home like you" said the brother. He returned to the farmer with welcome. He was sent for the priest next day. When he was
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Nagle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinaclogh, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    David Nagle
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballinaclogh, Co. Tipperary