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School: An Carraigín (roll number 13836)

Location:
Carrigeen, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Oireachtaigh
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    When he arrived there the chief devil asked "Who was there" and Willie answered "Will O the Wisp" Close the gates at wanst and don't let him in,," said the chief devil, "or he'll destroy all that sin the pits.
    Poor Willie could neither get into Heaven nor into Hell and so he is going about from that day to this with a lighted candle in his hand setting everybody astray and this he'll continue to do until the Day of Judgement.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Will-o’-the-wisp (~74)
    Folktales index
    AT0330A: The Smith and the Devil (Death)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sínéad P. Nígh Oireachtaigh
    Gender
    Female