School: N. Seosamh, Cill Lasrach (roll number 16289)

Location:
Killasser, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
S. Mac Carrghamhna
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  1. An Cailleach Béarach
    An cailleach béarach according to tradition was supposed to be a witch who is believed to have erected most of the round towers and castles in this country.
    Tradition tells us that she built each of those buildings with three pocketfulls of stones. As well as being a famous builder, she is believed to have been a great mower. At the time of her death, it is said, she was 121 years and one day.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. giants (~518)
        2. hags (~139)
          1. Hag of Beara (~28)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph P. Caron
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs J. Peyton
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    58
    Address
    Dromada (Gore), Co. Mayo
  2. Cailleach Béarach as a Mower
    The Cailleach béarach started one day mowing with a score of men. The men led off & she took up the rear. After an hour's work, she Caught up to the man who was last and mowed off his legs from above the ankles.
    She Continued the work until she Caught up to the man who was Second last & she cut off his legs also. This procedure Continued until all the men but one had their legs cut off.
    At this stage, they went to their dinner.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.