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School: Knockgraffon (roll number 10560)

Location:
Knockgraffon, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mary B. Cleary
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0559, Page 158

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    boots. So Paddy said that he would. Then the fairy said "You wouldn't mind as I was only trying you out".
    Paddy then told the fairy how his sisters were always fighting. He went with him to the house and Paddy showed him the sisters. The fairy brought out the two sisters to the forge and put them on the anvil and hammered them into one so they were peaceful ever after.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0753: Christ and the Smith
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Fennessy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    70
    Address
    Knockgraffon, Co. Tipperary