School: Cill Cruim / Killocrim (roll number 17072)
- Location:
- Killacrim, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Micheál Óg Ó Catháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0407D, Page 24_054
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An Old Story (continued)
“Béarachán, a Kerry farmer was told in a dream that he would die when three kings came to his house....”
(continued from previous page)Béarachán under his tub felt that all was well. After some time a knock came to the door. Who is there asked the three kings together. A poor cow herd that seeks shelter came the answer. I have been out in the sleet all the evening and the cold has got into my bones. When the kings opened the door a tiny creature came slowly into the room. He had the figure of a young boy and the face of an old man.This strange visitor was offered food and drink but all he wanted was a seat by the fire. He sat there warming himself and making no sound. After a time the tiny man drew a music-pipe from his pocket and began to play. The music was sweet(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Cáit Ní Dhuilleáin
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- John Dillon
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ennismore, Co. Kerry