School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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  1. Franz and his mother and brother were living in the Swiss mountains. Franz was very unhappy because his mother and brother were going to the big city and he had to stay at home with his grandfather. He bit "his" lips trying to keep the tears back when he saw them packing the box. His mother tried to comfort him: "never mind" she said "I will send you a present which may bring good luck to you if it does will you will be a lucky boy".
    A few hours later.
    After they went he helped his grandfather with the wooden
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Ciarragáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo