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

Location:
Murher, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Conaill
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    Long ago there lived a man in this neighbourhood by the name of O' Sullivan.

    Long ago there lived a man in this neighbourhood by the name of O'Sullivan. This man was very fond of hunting, and used to spend all his time out on the mountain with his hounds. One day, when he was out hunting a beautiful hare rose before him. The dogs gave chase and O'Sullivan who was very fleet of foot followed close behind. The chase lasted for several hours and in the evening the hare disappeared. O'Sullivan then turned to come home, but at that moment he heard someone call him. When he turned round he saw a beautiful lady dressed in white standing on a rock . The lady said to him, "Why do you follow my hare?" and O'Sullivan said that he thought the hare was
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Windle
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Ellie Windle
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    55
    Address
    Aughrim, Co. Kerry