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School: Anglesboro (B.), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10262)

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Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Cadhla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0513, Page 224

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    “One time an old soldier came home saying "left, right" until he met an old witch.”

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    One time an old soldier came home saying "left, right" until he met an old witch. She was a horrible looking creature.
    "Good evening, soldier," she said, "You are a nice man and I will give you as much money as you wish. "Do you see that large tree,"? said she pointing to a tree that grew by the wayside.
    "Well climb up to the top and you will see a hole large enough to creep down. I will tie a rope around you so that I can pull you up again when you call me."
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0562: The Spirit in the Blue Light
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Gallahue
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    11
    Informant
    Michael Mullins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Lackendarragh, Co. Limerick