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School: Birr (St. Brendan's)

Location:
Biorra, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
Teachers:
S. Ó Conchobhair R. Ó Huigín
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    and cleaved hoofs instead of ordinary feet. When he sat down to play cards with the shilling, the table and chairs disappeared and he fell on the road. Next morning he was found sleeping with his hat over his eyes.
    From Roddy Molloy, The Glens, Birr, Offaly.
    Collected by T. Murray, 5 Ox. Mall, Birr, Offaly.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. A Funny Story

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    A Funny Story
    It is said that a turkey cock without a head was seen at a certain place outside Birr.
    One night a woman was dying near this place. The boy
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. scéalta grinn (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Garahy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Biorra, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
    Informant
    Thomas Stephens
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glasdair, Co. Uíbh Fhailí