School: Síolach (roll number 12266)
- Location:
- Saileogach, Co. Lú
- Teacher: S. Ó Gnímh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0664, Page 046
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- There was once an old blacksmith called Seán Gabha who lived with his wife and always made his living from the trade. They lived in a single-roomed house alongside a bog.
He & his wife used have their bed alongside the fire & one night they were in bed and Seán heard some noise at the door. With that, a row of little men started to walk in on the floor. Seán pretended he was sleeping and the all sat(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Seán Mac Dairmada
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 43
- Occupation
- Fear poist
- Address
- Rosán, Co. Lú
