School: Láithreach
- Location:
- Laragh, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Mrs Duffy
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- The silk skirt
About thirty years ago an old woman lived below Ballybay. This woman always wore very costly clothes and was very proud of them.
One Saturday when she was in Ballybay she went into a draper's shop to buy clothes. Just before she was served she saw a lovely silk shirt. She made up her mind on the minute to have this khirt home with her so she bought the skirt.
The next Sunday she wore it(continues on next page)