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School: Kilbarron (B. & C.) (roll number 11735)

Location:
Kilbarron, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
S. Ó Coileáin
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    A Gentleman employed a man to work for him. One day he happened to stand behind him as he was at work and heard him abuse his first parent, Adam.
    His master asked him why he did this, and his servant said on account of Adam's sin he and every person had to work.
    Then the master told his servant that he would give him his big house and that the
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mairead Ní Cearbhaill
    Gender
    Female