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School: Clonmoney, Bunratty

Location:
Clonmoney North, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Henry Carroll
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0598, Page 353

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  1. The Fiddler with the Stump (continued)

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    called to the doctor, and ordered him to bring out the hump he had previously taken off the fiddler, and to put it on this man.
    The poor man was then sent home with two humps which he bore till the end of his days.
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  2. The Black Gullet

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    The Black Gullet.
    The Black Gullet is a well-known spot on the road between Hasset's Cross and the Clochan, and was often the scene of strange happenings.
    Tom Doherty, an old man living in Clonmoney, and a companion were one night going to the fair of Limerick. As they were passing
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Tom Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Clonmoney North, Co. Clare