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School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

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Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0443, Page 098

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    Poll a' Cómhrann
    There is a place or hole in the Clogher River which flows from Gleanageenty called "Poll a' Chómhrann". This hole is in the vicinity of Clogher Cross. Above this hole is a ford called 'Áth an tSagairt". The story told in connection with it is as follows. In ancient times the Presbytery was in Ballinavarscal circ. 3 miles from Castleisland. The house which was the Presbytery is still intact. A sick call came from Cloughvoul (?) in Gleanageenty. The priest jumped up on his horse and
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Clogher, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Miss Katie O Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    58
    Address
    Glanageenty, Co. Kerry