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School: Murher (B.) (roll number 13540)

Location:
Murher, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Conaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0404, Page 346

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    all to no avail. All their strength combined could not move the smallest part of the tree. So they sat down and waited until the cocks crow all evil spirits disappear. In the distance they heard the welcome notes of the cock and immediately a terrible noise like thunder rent the wood. The men started their work again and had no trouble loading their horses.
    John Corridan
    Told by
    Micheal Corridan,
    Moyvane,
    Newtownsandes
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Corridan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Michael Corridan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Newtownsandes, Co. Kerry