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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 2258)

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Fermoy, Co. Cork
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    on a table then she threw a grain of meal on the table and the cock ran and took it all. Ah cock! said the girl that was selfish of you not to leave some for the little hen which relieved you when you were in trouble. She threw another grain and again the cock devoured it. "Well! said the girl you might at least have left her that grain it was she who saved your life and helped you in the three tasks you got to do. She threw another grain which the cock quickly ate up. "That was very selfish of you" said the girl do you not remember when you could not catch the colt the little hen caught it for you. Immediately the prince recognised her then turning to his wife he explained to her that this girl was to be his future wife. They were married and they lived happily ever afterwards.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0313: The Girl as Helper
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fermoy, Co. Cork