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School: An Bhlárna

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Blarney, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Mícheál Nesdale
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    her for water. She had pity on him so she gave it to him.
    Then she saw that it was her own husband. With the excitement she forgot to cover the well. The water kept overflowing until it became a lake. That is why there is a lake in Blarney now.
    The woman had a necklace which the giant gave her. She sold it and got enough money to take herself and her husband home.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pat Meany
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    15
    Address
    Garrycloyne, Co. Cork