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School: Sraithíní (roll number 17145)

Location:
Sraheens, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
M. Ní Dhuinnshleibhe
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    to go with them himself. Of they set, and when the priest came to the barn he began reading out of his big book, and sent his men in to bring out the pig. When jack saw them he ran them again, and struck the priest book and knock it. Off set the priest and his men and they did not stop running 'till they landed in Kiltimagh. Jack began wondering what was wrong, so he saw people passing to Mass, and he stole inside the ditch beside them and listened to all they said. One said "Was'nt it aful about Jack Walsh and how sudden he died and him such a strong man." "Yes", said another "And was'nt it short the wife thought of him, and got married again." Then Jack tripped on a stone and the people looked inside and saw him. So off
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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