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School: Athlone (Mixed) (roll number 16092)

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Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Hunter
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0748, Page 146

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    A fairy is dressed in a green jacket, a white cap and a pair of red trousers. He is about two feet tall. He earns his living by making shoes.
    Fairies are looked upon as being friendly beings.
    The fairy lives in an old fort or castle and hides his gold under a tree.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr W. Taylor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath