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School: Gleann an Chairthe (roll number 13345)

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Glencar, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Mag Ualghairg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0193, Page 193

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  1. A Tragic Accident

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    A tragic accident
    Glencar is a very historic place in Ireland. Poets have conposed songs about its beautiful scenery. On the top of a high hill in Glencar there is a place called Dun Bearna. About a half mile north of it there is a place known as teampull. Teampull means a church.
    It isituated about a mile and a half from Glencar School. To the north of the school there is a road leading to Teampull. It is sheltered on the north
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Mary Gilligan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Fenagh, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    James Gilligan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Fenagh, Co. Leitrim