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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Healy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0723, Page 045

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    On his way through a big field he was accosted by a swan who said, "Where are going Jim"? "I'm going to the town" Jim replied. "Sit up on my back" said the swan, "And I will take there as I'm going as far as Delvin lake." Jim did as he was told and off they flew. Miles and miles they flitted until they were over a vast sheet of water; and the swan said "Get down now Jim." "Where we will I get down?" said Jim. "Get down down I tell you" said the swan. Jim was exasperated and he struck the swan a thundering blow and who did he hit but his brother John who lay sleeping calmly alongside Jim.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Lenihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Delvin, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Thomas Lenihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Delvin, Co. Westmeath