School: Baile an Chlochair, Lic Snámha (roll number 12410)
- Location:
- Ballincloher, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Pártholán Ó Gealbháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0411, Page 266
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- (continued from previous page)astonished at all the work that was done. On the following day she was ordered to weave, but she sat still thinking her friend might arrive again as she was unable to do anything but cry. Out came a woman with a big hand and in a few seconds did her second day's work. The King's mother when she returned and saw all the work said she was wonderful. As King's wives in those days should be good workers the widows daughter was accepted. They were married a few days after. Her two friends didn't forget to come to the wedding. When the King's son saw the strange guests he got into conversation with them. He asked them what was the cause of the big hand and(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Nellie O' Brien
- Gender
- Female
