
Scéal
“Bhí baintreach ann am amhai agus dha cheann deag de clann aicí, seisear mac agus seisear nigneach.”
- Language
- Irish
- Collector
- Máire Ní Reannachain
- Informant
- Cathal Ó Gallcobhair
- Age
- 63
The children promised to the water‑spirit. The maiden wife of the water‑spirit (devil). At his advice she feigns sickness and sends her brother for a remedy (or the like). Imprisoned animals break loose and save the boy.
“Bhí baintreach ann am amhai agus dha cheann deag de clann aicí, seisear mac agus seisear nigneach.”