School: Clochar na Trócaire, Nenagh
- Location:
- Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: An tSr. Seanán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0535, Page 247
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- (continued from previous page)said "he was taking a rest. He then was taken to a supper consisted of all sorts. Con was placed at the table with a gold knife and fork. But Con said he used never peel a potato only with his thumb. When he had his fill he had his fill he was asked what would he dance - "The Walls of Limerick" and "The Cow that eat the Pipers Legs"
The dancing was carried out in great steam and the Queen said they would go for a joy ride. It was not long until they were on horseback.
With the Queen at their head they went to the Silvermines and back again to the fort.
A bed laden with beautiful white sheets was placed which made Cons heart jump with delight, but when Con awoke during the night, he was surprised to find himself in a drain. So he said he would go home.
- Collector
- Ita Hayes
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Bawn, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Mr J. Hayes
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Bawn, Co. Tipperary
