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School: Brúgh Ríogh (B.) (roll number 8572)

Location:
Brú Rí, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Haragáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0498, Page 316

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  1. May Eve Stories (continued)

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  2. A Story

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    One night when Biddy Early and her husband were passing a moat they saw a number of men and women dancing. Biddy's husband started to play the violin. The fairies were delighted and gave Biddy a bottle containing black liquid and the told her while she had it in her possession she could do anything she liked.
    Some years later a priest tried to persuade her to give it up, but Biddy refused. He managed to get hold of it and threw it into a lake. From that time onwards Biddy's power was gone.
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