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School: An Clochar, Baile an Mhuilinn (roll number 1859)

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Milltown, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Fionnbharra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0433, Page 271

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    a knock came to the door. "Who is there?" asked the three kings. "A poor cow herd", answered the lad. "I have been out in the cold sleet all the evening and the cold has gone into my bones." One of the Kings opened the door, and in came a tiny little man. He was offered food and drink and all he wanted was a seat by the fire.
    After a short time the little man took out a magic pipe and he began to play. After a while the three kings fell asleep. They awoke in the morning and tides or trading of Domhnall Óg they could not find. So it is believed that the dream came true.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Mhurchadha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyvirrane, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Liam Ó Seághdha
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    76
    Address
    Milltown, Co. Kerry