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School: Kilbeggan (Mercy Convent) (roll number 14491)

Location:
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0733, Page 066

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  2. Story Relating to Doone Fort

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    During the time of the fairies long ago a man was going home from “a gamble” and as he was passing “Doone fort” he heard lovely singing and music. Out of curiosity he was tempted to linger awhile and listen to the music. The only words of the song he could catch were “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.”
    “Thursday” said the man and the moment he spoke the fairies surrounded him and brought him into the circle. They kept dancing
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Hurley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Casey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Loughanagore, Co. Westmeath