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School: Naomh Eoin, Cill Choinnigh (roll number 1301)

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Bráthair Tomás Mac Binéid
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    was restored to life again. The witty lady took the King at his word and immediately ordered the table to be drawn back. When was seen Den kneeling under the board with his head protruding through the hole in the table and the dish clasping his neck like a collar. The result was that the King allowed Den to keep his Castle and Glen on condition that he kept his peace. The King expressed his thanks to the lady of the Castle, for the gay banquet provided for him and particularly for the rich draughts of wine.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Stephen Dwyer
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Occupation
    Journalist
    Address
    Greenridge, Co. Kilkenny