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School: Baile Nua Uachtarach, Carraig na Siúire (roll number 9967)

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Newtown Upper, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Brian Mac Tomáis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0566, Page 165

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  1. The Two Hunchbacks.

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    There is an old moat in Kiltrassey. One evening a little boy, a hunchback was minding cattle in the vicinity of the moat. He heard music proceeding from the moat. Going closer he discerned the words:
    "Monday, Tuesday, Monday, Tuesday" repeated over and over again. After listening for a time he joined in and said "ay and Wednesday." Immediately the music stopped. The little boy was suddenly taken within the moat to find the place full of fairies.
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT0503: The Gifts of the Little People
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tinnakilly, Co. Tipperary