School: Barrlinn
- Location:
- Inchinarihen, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máire Ní Chruadhlaoich
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0282, Page 034
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“There was a man there long ago who was very interested in the fairies and their doings.”
There was a man there long ago who was very interested in the fairies and their doings. He was continually frequenting forts in the night. He had a very strong mind and a strong will, so the fairies had no power over him, and did not want him. They were always trying to persuade him to stay away, but he kept on coming. Sometimes in the end they allowed him join their expeditions. He had to promise that he wouldn't speak at all if they allowed him come. He promised.
The fairies were off to abduct a bride. She was very pretty and had been married that morning. The wedding feast was to continue during the night, in the girl's house. The leading fairy was to say "Hellup[?]" through the keyhole and then they would all find themselves inside - invisible of course.
The plans were carried out. They(continues on next page)
- Informant
- James Cotter
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 81
- Occupation
- Builder
- Address
- Derrynafinchin, Co. Cork