School: Garbally, Banagher

Location:
Garbally, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
D. Ryder
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    see the young girl with Jack. When he told her where he got her the mother said they would keep her. The young lady was dumb. The young lady resided with Jack and his mother. The priest hearing about the strange arrival got them married, and she was a very good wife. The following November night Jack's mother said to him as you were so lucky this night twelve months you ought to try your luck to night go the same path. Jack set out and when he came to the fort it was all lit up. On looking in he saw a crowd of strangers who appeared to be after taking a meal. An old woman was washing up the delph. Now says
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgid O Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Frank Tiquin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    73