School: Eslin (roll number 10026)

Location:
Eslinbridge, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Aonghusa
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    fell to the ground with full force. There was another one along with him, and she got away. In about a fortnight after this same bird came back to him; did he know who she was. Of course John didn't know was wrong at all. She said he through something at her and nearly killed her, so she tangled herself with John and started flying in the air. She then said you nearly killed me; so the first time I get you over a lake or lough you will be dropped into it. But poor John begged her not to drown
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    Folktales index
    AT0313: The Girl as Helper
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Edward Reynolds
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    90
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Drumboy, Co. Leitrim