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School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 120

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    There was a strong farmer in Westmeath named Peter Ó Farrell. One night he went to the field behind the house to see what was the stir, and the field seemed to be full of riders galloping in the moonlight "There is Peter ÓFarrell" cried the leader, whose name was Hurling-Cap. Let him mount and come with us to seek the golden treasure of Queen Maeve. I have no horse said Peter or I would surely come. Hurling-Cap replied, and he pulled a whin bush and struck it with his riding whip and a great hunter stood there ready for Peter to mount. Up with you said hurling -Cap "but remember that we are riding secretly and you must not speak a word till the journey is done." I will be as silent as a stone said Peter and he mounted
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Moore
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Towlerton, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr James Wade
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardateggle, Co. Laois