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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 01_104

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    one day. She struck her toe against the threshold and then she began to curse.
    The lepruchaun told her that his people were about to change their abode and that he would have to leave her. "But before I go" said he "dig up the ground where you struck your toe and you will find something". She dug and found a pot of gold.
    This happened at Ballinamore, Parish of Kiltimagh, Mayo. The woman was a Mrs. Quinn. The neighbours always said that the family might thank the lepruchaun for their "good means".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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