School: Eidhneach

Location:
Inagh, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Sr Mac Gearachaigh
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    to Ireland and when Jack's father saw them he was very glad.The red haired man told Jack to give the five that were with him some money but himself did not want any money.Jack did so and they went away .The red haired man was the man who was dead and who Jack paid the money for and the other five men were spirits.Then Jack got married to the King's daughter and they lived happily together and if they did not that they may.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Folktales index
    AT0505: Dead Man as Helper
    AT0513: The Extraordinary Companions
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Conlon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynagonnaghtagh, Co. Clare