School: Drom Clúmhach (Dromclogh) (roll number 16246)
- Location:
- Dromclogh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Riobárd Ó Ceallaigh
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0282, Page 384
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- A long time ago there lived in Ireland a King whose three sons each wanted to marry a neighbouring princess. Their father decided to send them abroad and whichever one of them would being back the most wonderful thing would win the princess.
One of the sons, taking a northerly direction, came to a place where glass tubes were on show. He approached the owner of the stall with a view to purchasing a particular tube, but the man did not appear willing to sell. After much persuasion, however, he consented, and the sale was effected.
The second son, taking a southerly direction, came to a large orchard which was owned by a very rich man. The prince asked the owner if he might take one of the apples from a tree that was unusual both in size and appearance. The man appeared unwilling to grant the request at first, but, in consideration of a large sum of money, he handed the prince one of the apples.
The third son, travelling towards the rising sun came to a large city where some carpets were being sold. He approached the vendor and for an immense sum of money he purchased a very beautiful carpet.
As agreed, the three princes met at their father's home and submitted for the King's inspection their different purchases.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Domhnall Ó Súilleabháin
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 74
- Occupation
- Feirmeoir
- Address
- Glanareagh, Co. Cork
