In the story Patrick Cassidy, usually a villainous heartless rascal, came across a poor old man weary from traveling and faint from hunger. Patrick offered him the only food they had in the cupboard, a rind of bacon and a crusty piece of bread. The old beggar man wanted to show Cassidy that he was grateful but Cassidy doubted what an old beggar could do for the likes of him.

Suddenly a glow surrounds the man and he appears as St Patrick himself. He tells Cassidy that long ago he had made a vow to return to Ireland in the shape of a poor old man and that the first person he met that was kind to him he would reward with any three wishes he desired. 

Well as unlikely as it seems that man was Patrick Cassidy! St Patrick tells him to make his wishes and be quick about it as he's no time to waste.

The wishes he made in haste seem unusual, you'll have to listen to the story to find out what they are, but in time they will be used to his benefit when he meets the devil who has come to take him away.

Patrick Cassidy a man destined for hell makes a deal with the devil promising that he will go along willingly with him in seven years time if the devil first gives him fifty thousand pounds. The Devil agrees and Patrick Cassidy and his wife are bestowed with the money.

When the Devil turns up in seven years to take him away the canny Patrick Cassidy tricks the Devil with one of his wishes given to him by St Patrick and makes another deal with the Devil. 

I don't want to tell you any more and spoil the story for you but I can tell you it's a fine ending, sure to put you in a good mood for the day.