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School: Clonmoney, Bunratty

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Clonmoney North, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Henry Carroll
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0598, Page 321

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  2. The Piper's Corner and the Lisín

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    Both of these places are situated in Mr. Studdert's demesne not far from Bunratty. The story is told of a boy of about 12 years of age, who was one day very tired after a long journey, and on his way home he saw some donkeys in the Lisin. He got up on one to carry him home, and as he crossed the field he heard the sweet music of the pipes. He looked in the direction from which the music came, but saw nothing. Suddenly the donkey bolted, and knocked the boy. While he lay on the ground in pain, for he had hurt his knee in the fall, he heard laughter and clapping of hands. He looked but still saw
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Biddy Early (~186)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Tom Hayes
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Corlack, Co. Clare