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School: Anglesboro (B.), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10262)

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Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Cadhla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0513, Page 225

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    “One time an old soldier came home saying "left, right" until he met an old witch.”

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    "But what am I to go down the tree for"? said the soldier "For money" said the witch. "When you go down you will see three hundred lamps burning there. Then you will see three doors which you can easily open. When you open the first door you will see a dog with eyes as big as a cup but don't be afraid of him. I will lend you my old apron and spread it on the floor and then walk up to the dog and catch him and set him down on it. When that is done walk up to the chest and take as much coppers as you like for that chest only contains coppers. If you care for silver you may go into the next room and you will see a dog with eyes as small as
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0562: The Spirit in the Blue Light
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Gallahue
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    11
    Informant
    Michael Mullins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Lackendarragh, Co. Limerick