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School: Killasona, Granard (roll number 14300)

Location:
Killasona, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Bean Uí Ghaithbheacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 517

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    castle. Two men were playing chess inside on a silver board and wore crowns of gold. I saw an old man also making something out of gold. Near them sat a young girl. She had a dress on her like a white gold and she wore a gold belt round her waist. I loved her at once, I knelt at her feet saying "O beautiful princess". Then as she bent to welcome me I awoke. Since that day I have no peace or joy only when I am asleep. I am happy then because I see that beautiful maiden. If you my wise men can help me to find this lady all will be well". A first the wise men could give no answer. Then one said "O king would it not be
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Susanna Reid
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killasona, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Pat Reid
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 67
    Address
    Killasona, Co. Longford