(gan teideal) “A very long time ago there was a man and he had to pass through a graveyard to go to his work.” CBÉS 0582 Bella Carter, James Carter Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Once upon a time there was a man and he was always boasting of how great he was.” CBÉS 0582 Bella Carter, James Carter Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Once upon a time there was a terrible drunkard.” CBÉS 0582 Bella Carter, James Carter Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Long ago the people used not to go (go to) the doctor as often they go now.” CBÉS 0582 Bella Carter, Mrs Carter Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Once upon a time there lived a boy and he would not do anything his father or mother told him.” CBÉS 0582 Bella Carter, Mrs Crimmins Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Once upon a time was a woman, and she used to live in France.” CBÉS 0582 Bella Carter, Mrs Crimmens Tras-scríbhinn
(gan teideal) “Long ago people used to believe in fairies.” CBÉS 0582 Bella Carter, Mrs Carter Tras-scríbhinn