School: Killahan

Location:
Killahan, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Ríoghbhardáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0413, Page 350

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0413, Page 350

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    About thirty or forty years ago, two men, Mr. Behan and Mr. Cartillon, both natives of Ballymacaquim, were returning from a funeral.

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    He got into bed, bathed in perspiration, and remained wide awake listening for many hours.
    (This story is supposed to be true, and the old people still point out the places mentioned in it with a sort of awe.)
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    Many years ago, eight men were playing cards at Hurleys' in Abbeydorney.

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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    R. Mc Carthy
    Age
    60
    Address
    Killahan, Co. Kerry