School: Baile Aodha (C.). Inis (roll number 13419)
- Location:
- Ballyea, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Bríd, Bean Uí Dhuibhgeanáin
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- Once upon a time, about one hundred years ago, a(r) newly married couple named Carrig dwelt near where my house now stands in Killerk. The wife was a stranger to the place and scarcely knew anyone in the locality.
One day, however, a woman came to the house and asked Mrs. Carrig for a bowl of meal. She granted her request and the woman went her way.
A few days later she returned, again asking for a bowl of meal which she got a second time. She then told Mrs Carrig that if ever in need, to tap at the end-window of the house and that she would get what she wanted.
Some time later Mrs. Carrig started to save up for the Rent, but found she had not enough money. Just then she though of the mysterious woman and her kind (th) words. Thereupon she went to the end-window, tapped and returned to the kitchen. When next she went to the window she found a purse of money(continues on next page)
