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School: Sraithíní (roll number 17145)

Location:
Sraheens, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
M. Ní Dhuinnshleibhe
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  1. Scéalta - Jack Walsh's Ghost

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    There was once a man living near the town of Kiltimagh. His name was Jack Walsh. He lived very happy with his wife and children. One evening he went our for the cows, and he met a little man, who said to him "Oh good evening Jack Walsh and how in the world are you," "I am very well and when did you see me any other way," said Jack. "I am very much surprised to see you here" said the little man. "Arrah why" said Jack. "I thought its back at your sister's funeral you would be" said the little man. "Oh is my sister dead and when will she be buried" said Jack "To-morrow" said the little man. "Then I won't be able to be at the funeral for I wont have time to go there." If that is all that is stopping you you needn't worry
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie K. Mc Nicholas
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    William Mc Nicholas
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Breaghwy, Co. Mayo