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| The actual Carrigogunnell Castle Ruin near Limerick |
There's nothing that says "happy spookable month" like a story with an angry hag in it. Coincidently, about 50% of Irish legends contain such a powerful, unsightly character.It is important to note that they are not always angry, and as frequently are the source of great wisdom as they are the bane of the citizenry.
Today's post comes from the folktales of T. Crofton Croker (1798-1854), which can be found many places, among them in a collection by Dover Publications titled Irish Fairy Legends. It just goes to show you: be careful what you look at, and never leave home without your thrice enchanted magic cap!
The Rock of the Candle by T. Crofton Croker
Recording (c) Judith Cullen 2012
NOT for Commerical Use
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