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School: Baile an Ghoirtín, Béal Átha Fhinghín (roll number 12608)

Location:
Ballingurteen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Ceallachán Mac Carrthaigh
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    "The murder bog" is situated about a mile from Ballygurteen between the townlands of Glouncarrigeen and Lisnabrinna. It is believed to have derived its name from a crime that was committed there years ago. Popular tradition ascribes the wealth by which Randal Muirthuile was enabled to erect Ballinacarriga Castle to a lucky dream, which directed him to travel to Limerick, and await on the bridge of that city, the appearance of a person, whose externals were minutely described. Randal obeyed, reached the distant city after four days' journey and patiently awaited on the bridge the arrival of the person whom the
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    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT1645: The Treasure at Home
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballingurteen, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Denis Mc Carthy
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Ballingurteen, Co. Cork