School: Na Tearmoinn (B.) (roll number 8931)

Location:
Tarmon East, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cathaláin
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    A ghost was seen by a man in Leenamore.

    A ghost was seen by a man in Leenamore. The man was Father Fennell. The Ghost was supposed to be John Lysod. He appeared three nights in succession, on the third night the ghost asked him would he do a turn for him. The priest said he would of course.
    He asked him would he pay a little debt of a half a crown to a woman in Listowel. "All right", said the priest, and the ghost disappeared. Next morning he went to Listowel and paid the half a crown.
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    One fair day in Listowel a man was asking everyone he met for the price of a pint of stout.

    One fair day in Listowel a man was asking everyone he met for the price of a pint of stout. He asked a man that was after selling a cow and he refused. He then crossed the street and began to read a notice. The man that was after refusing him for the money asked him what was he reading from the notice, and he said "Have it yourself
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Dennehy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tarmon West, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    John O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    62
    Address
    Tarmon West, Co. Kerry