School: Ringville, Slieverue (roll number 6621)
- Location:
- Ringville, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Síle de Paor
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- (continued from previous page)Kirwan's of Gaulstown have Cook's Garden, Páirc na h-laglaise, The Red Gap, The áth field - loc an daraig - The Forge field - Maher's field.
- One day the Holy Family came to wind swept road. The Blessed Virgin lost the pin of her cloak which she had wrapped round the Holy Infant. St Joseph asked a cowherd in a field for a thorn which would do for a broach. The cowherd said he had no time although he had nothing to do but watch the beasts. A second cowherd made the same excuse.
When they were passing the Forge the smith came out and saw that the Holy Family wanted a pin. He took a piece of money out of his pocket and from it made a lovely broach.
Out Lady took the broach, thanked the smith and gave him her blessing. Ever since a smith who washes in the(continues on next page) - Informant
- James Walsh
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 76
- Address
- Kilmurry, Co. Kilkenny
