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School: Scropul, Mullach (roll number 8241)

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Drummin, Co. Clare
Teacher:
M. Ó Callanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0623, Page 165

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    A Story.
    There lived in Doolough long ago a very rich man,he had many servants under his care.One of his servants was named Jack.The master said to Jack one day"Take this cow to the fair and sell her for six pounds ten"When the man was returning home he met a robber on the road and the robber said to Jack "Your money or your
    life ".The robber was riding on a horse .When the robber demanded the money from Jack,he put his hand in his pocket and he threw the money along the road.Then the robber jumped from his saddle and went to pick up the money. While he was gathering the money Jack jumped on the saddle and he rode away as fast as he could drive until he arrived at the master's house. His master was out to meet him and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Mc Guane
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doolough, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Guane
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    83
    Address
    Doolough, Co. Clare