School: Árd Phádraig
- Location:
- Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pilib Ó Conaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0509, Page 405
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- 26-6-'38
In one of these tales I have referred to a man called Dan M- who was noted for the great interest he always had in the doings of his neighbours. His tongue like that of the Woman of Three Cows wagged a bit more than charity allowed, a fact which was sometimes resented by the neighbours, all of whom were not as kindly disposed as the smith, Jim Buckley.
One of these neighbours, a farmer called Pat F-, was one night coming home from town. He was a dour, silent, grim character and had lately heard that the famous Dan was 'tattling' as to the late hours he kept, the pubs he visited etc. etc.
The night was very cold, a northeast wind blew, a slight coating of snow covered the ground & rustled in the frozen grass by the side of the road.
Coming near the tale bearer's house Pat's mind reverted to Dan & his stories. Dan's house & front door happened to face the bitter cold northeaster & just when Pat came in front of the house, he marched over in his solemn stately way & gave a resounding thump on the door with his stick.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Pilib O Conaill
- Gender
- Male
