School: Dromlogach Mainistir na Féile (roll number 10908)
- Location:
- Dromlegagh, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Eighneachán Ó Muircheartaigh
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“Long ago there lived a man who had a great many children.”
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“About 60 years ago Fr Harnett was Parish Priest in Duagh.”
About 60 years ago Fr Harnett was Parish Priest in Duagh. It happened that an old woman got dangerously ill during the night. A friend of hers went on horse-back for the priest. The priest also came on horse-back. They travelled for about a mile and the road darkened around them. The messenger was frightened and said, "Father what will we do". The priest said "Don't despair - I'll clear the road". The horses stopped. The messenger offered to come off and guide the horses. The priest would not allow him. The Priest whistled and he said this is not heard. He whistled three times and a lighted(continues on next page)