School: Naomh Seosamh, Shrule

Location:
Shrule, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Reachtaire
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    not give him a bit. She began to fight with him. Mike cried out for help and the lion came in. Then she said “do not kill me and I will give you your brother”. She gave him a wand and told him to strike the green stones with it. When he struck the stones Pat and the animals were brought back to life again. They brought out the old witch and tied her to a tree and left the two lions and the rest of the animals eating her. They went home to the king and lived with him for a long time.
    My father John Bohan told me this story. Paul Bohan.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Folktales index
    AT0300: The Dragon‑Slayer
    AT0303: The Twins or Blood‑Brothers
    AT0567: The Magic Bird‑Heart
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paul Bohan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    John Bohan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male