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1. Diarmuid Súgach Ó Tuathall (continued)

   

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   running after him. Looking for the [??] they are said Diarmuid to himself but they'll never get it if I can help it. He remembered then that a fairy cannot cross water at night. Luckily he saw away in front of him a river and it was about two hundred yards away. He ran faster. The fairies ran faster. They were overtaking him. He feared now that he'd never reach the river until they'd catch him. Catch him, catch him, the King used to shout. They were at his heels almost when he reached the brink of the river at Brandy Bridge. He made one last mighty effort and just managed to leap across the river where it was over 20 feet wide. Ha ha said the King you are in luck this time but if ever we catch you you'll pay dearly for the two tricks you have played on us. The fairies returned to their home in the hill of Doon very sad. Diarmuid went home with his heart full of joy and gladness. When he reached the house he rapped at the door and was let in. He ran to where the young lady was asleep on the sofa. God Bless and save you o princess said he. Didn't I perform a brave deed in taking you from

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)

   Languages

   Irish

   English

   Collector

   Annie Mc Donough

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Callow, Co. Galway

   Informant

   John Mc Donough

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Callow, Co. Galway