School: Dubh-Áth (B.) (roll number 11067)
- Location:
- Duagh, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Seán Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410, Page 150
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- (continued from previous page)Duagh," "Gallant Brave Linnane," "Laide and Browne," "The Murder of Bob Browne," and "Three Cheers for the Green, White and Gold." None of O Donnells songs are remembered.
They were both farmers, used compose songs in their leisure hours and were looked upon by the people as "airy" men.
Nanno Mc Govern, Timothy's sister, used help him to compose his songs, but unfortanately never made any attempt to compose for herself. Their family now live in the townland of "Cnoc na Chrochadh but the gift of poetry making has expired.
- Collector
- Éamonn Ó Corradáin
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- Male
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- Máire Ní Chorradáin
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- Gender
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