School: Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10262)
- Location:
- Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Cadhla
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“William Carber of West Cork told me that he was one evening walking around the kitchen at home...”
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“About 90 years ago a farmer here in Anglesboro' was coming home late one night from a neighbours house...”
About 90 years ago a farmer here in Anglesboro' was coming home late one night from a neighbours house where he used be going Cuairdiacht. He was coming along through Jer. O'Donnell's fields when he heard "tic-tac-tic-tac." He stole over to this "dog-leaf" and there he saw a small teeny man about 2' high and wearing a cap like a night cap and a red jacket mending shoes. He caught him up in his arms like a child and brought him home. He took him into the room and he wanted to know from him where his gold was buried. Very soon two or three more came outside the window and they(continues on next page)