School: Camross, Mountrath (roll number 15933)

Location:: Camross, Co. Laois
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“There was once an old woman and a old man who had one only son John.”

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ivy off the Castle wall, then a giant came out and told John to keep away the goats. When the were milked they had a fine lot milk. Then the owner said " you must be minding them well but be sure and not let them near the castle or we would be all killed. One day John let the goats get ivy and a joint came out with two heads and John cut off one of them. The goats had more mild than ever that night, Then the farmer sold some of the goats. After a while John married a Princess. They both lived happy ever after in the castle.
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Folktales index

AT0300: The Dragon‑Slayer
AT0304: The Hunter
Language

English

Informant
Mrs Lyons
Gender

Male
Age

42
Address

Srahanboy, Co. Laois