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School: Windgap (C.), Thomastown (roll number 5698)

Location:
Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 080

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    (continued from previous page)
    knew that he would be safe there.
    Then the three kings ate and drank and made merry whilst Bearachan felt that all was well. After some time a knock came to the door.
    "Who is there" asked the three kings together.
    "A poor cow-herd who seeks shelter" came the answer "I have been out and the cold has got into my bones."
    When the kings opened the door a tiny creature came suddenly into the room. He had the figure of a young boy and the face of an old man. This strange visitor was offered food and drink
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Dick Phelan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 50