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

Location:
Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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    hail how to prevent the disaster. Fionn putting his Thumb of Knowledge to his mouth straight away said"
    I shall seek Gull Mac Marna who was a great friend of my father he was a magic spear that will guide us right."
    Then Gull Mac Marna said "When you hear the fairy music of the whistler uncover the blade of this spear and apply its sharp eyes to your forehead. Sleep will then keep far from you
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Informant
    Kitty Neill
    Relation
    Not a relative
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13