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School: Kilcullen (B.)

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Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
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Pádraig Ó Broin
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    had not gone far before he met a dwarf. The dwarf as told him that he where he would get this water.The dwarf gave him as wand in which he was to strike iron of the garden which the water was. Jack got the water and returned home with his lucky prize. He went straight for the giant's door and sprinkled the water on it. No sooner hast he done so when the giants castle sunk for ever into the ground.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Diarmuid O Ceallaigh
    Other names
    Diarmuid O Ceallaigh
    Jerry Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Mr James Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    49