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School: Baile an Bhile (C.) (roll number 15488)

Location:
Ballinvilla Demesne, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Giollachlaoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0110, Page 184

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    was all filled with gold.
    Jack was so disappointed that he was cursing all the leprechauns and fairies that ever existed. He was crying all day long and saying that even his hair was gone and he said he would have to wear a wig or he would be the laughing stock of the country.
    So Dinny was very happy and he shared his treasure with the poor and the leprechaun invited him to the castle when he wanted
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary D. Finn
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Finn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cuiltycreaghan, Co. Mayo