School: Killyon (roll number 7120)

On this page

1. (no title)

   “On Tir an Oir hill in Hannon's field Clondalee...”

   

   Share Share Post

   

   You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.

   Written by Kevin Keegan Newtown Hill of Down Co. Meath. Told by Michael Keegan Clondalee More Hill of Down Co. Meath On Fir an Dir hill in Hannon's field, Clondalee More, Hill of Down, there was a "lone" bush under which was believed to be a crock of gold. Squire Allen wanted to get this gold. First he cut the "lone" bush and brought it home for fire wood. He used to keep the fire lit all night as he was drying corn to make malt. This night he has a big back of the "lone" bush down on the fire. In this part of the country the people call a block for the fire a back. When the Squire was in bed he felt something at his feet. When he got up he saw three fairies. They got a hold of

   (continues on next page)

   Save Cancel

   Transcription guide »

   By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution.

   Languages

   Irish

   English

   Collector

   Kevin Keegan

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Newtown or Cloneen, Co. na Mí

   Informant

   Michael Keegan

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Clondalee More, Co. na Mí