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School: Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (B.)

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Ballina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
D. P. Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0146, Page 494

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    the fairy. He turned to the fairy and said that he was ready to go.
    The fairy led him to a hall where there were a lot of other fairies feasting. The fairy placed wine and food before him. Then he told him to drink the wine, but the boy said he was not thirsty. Then he told him to eat the food but he said he was not hungry. When he failed to make the boy eat or drink he led him to his father's house. His father was glad to see his son. His father said that if he had drunk the wine or eaten the food he would never be saved. The fairy never troubled them after that day.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0316: The Nix of the Mill‑pond
    Language
    English
    Informant
    M. K. Greighton
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardnaree or Shanaghy, Co. Mayo