School: Raharney (C.)

Location:
Raharney, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs. Conway
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  1. There was once a man who was very fond of drink. One day the devil came to him and asked him if he gave him as much whiskey as would do him all his life would he give him his soul. The man said he would.
    The next day the devil brought him a big bottle of whiskey but every time he took a drink out of the bottle he would see the devil.
    The day came when the man was dying and the devil came to him and asked him for his soul, The man
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    Folktales index
    AT0330A: The Smith and the Devil (Death)
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