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School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Derrew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0092H, Page 11_047

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    (continued from previous page)
    suddenly he thought of a plan. If he could only catch one of them he would force him to give up the pot of gold.
    He would lay a snare for them to morrow night.
    The next night Sean had a snare (a) laid on path for the little men.
    Very soon after, the little men arrived.
    Suddenly one of the little men uttered a terrible wail he had got entangled in the snare.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Prendergast
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cartronbower, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Prendergast
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Cranmore, Co. Mayo