An early nineteenth-century folktale from Co Clare is translated and published here by Luke McInerney. The historical context and main themes of the story are outlined and a possible historical basis is suggested. A translation of the original Irish language is provided and a comparison made with other tales from the area. This article first appeared in the North Munster Antiquarian Journal, vol. 50, 2010. pp. 89-107. We are grateful to Luke McInerney for donating this article.
