School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Tralee (roll number 16871)

Location:
Tralee, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Bríd
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    who were in the rooms. They came at once. The kitchen was all upset, all was noise and confusion. To add to it all the twelve crows of the march cock was heard. Silence fell again ; the lamps were lit, the clock struck one ; the fairies were gone "Well now" said the old woman at last "We have done the deed" The took out the scissors and had not time to put it back" The following day the boy was as well as ever and I can assure you the old woman got many blessings "I am going" said she" and remember for the future not to meddle with what does not concern you.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mícheál Ó Mainín
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloon More, Co. Kerry