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School: Cilltighearnáin/Kiltiernan (roll number 11812)

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Kiltiernan West, Co. Galway
Teacher:
S. Ó Beirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0033C, Page 02_017

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    owned the mansion gave him a horse named "Paradore" and also laid down ten thousand pounds and thirty hydes of land. Then, the man set out with the horse bravely. He spotted the little light in the distance so he knew then that the woman was lightly there. When he reached the little Church he came of the horse and brought his sword and his horse as far as the door. He knocked at the door and the fairy-woman opened it. The moment she saw him
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nuala Ní Bheirn
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    H. Shiel
    Age
    58
    Address
    Ardrahan, Co. Galway