(gan teideal) “Long ago there lived an old man and his wife...” CBÉS 0238 Loretto Mulrenan Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Once upon a time there lived two men named Jack the fool and Jim the wise man.” CBÉS 0238 Annie Drury, Joe Lenehan Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Once there was a man living near Carrowrea who wanted to catch a leipreacan and become rich quickly.” CBÉS 0238 Miss Bridget Shanley, Patrick O' Connor Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Long ago there lived a man near my village.” CBÉS 0238 Josie Mc Glynn, Mrs Matt Beirne Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Somewhere in this country but I dont know where there lived a great giant.” CBÉS 0238 Martin Connor, Patrick O' Connor Tras-scríbhinn