School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)

Location:
Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian S. Pléimeann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0691, Page 201

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  1. Very many years ago there lived a young man in Baile Rin Lios. His name was John and his mother was a widow. They lived on the banks of a small stream. The grass now grows where the house once stood. The site is quite close to the residence of William Quirke, Ringlestown, Kilmessan, Co. Meath.
    John was a very wild boy and his mother had no control whatever over his actions. He would stay out night after night netting fish in the ponds and rivers, and deer stealing was one of his famous pastimes. Neither coaxing nor threats caused any improvements in his conduct. All sorts of stories and tricks were tried to frighten him. One night he heard his mother telling a neighbour that John does not know what fear is. That night before going to bed John said "musha mother
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    Folktales index
    AT0326: The Youth Who Wanted to Learn What Fear Is
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Niall Collier
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Arlonstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    John Collier
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Arlonstown, Co. Meath