School: Baile an Chlochair, Lic Snámha (roll number 12410)

Location:
Ballincloher, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pártholán Ó Gealbháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0411, Page 273

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  1. There was once a famous dancer named Patrick Shanahan living in Ballylahiv. He was coming on a visit to his cousins who were living not far from here. He had to cross by an old ruined castle. Near the castle he saw a lovely house. He knew that that house has not been there the last time he passed through the place. HE entered in to see who lived there. To his surprise, when he entered all the people were dancing. They invited him to sit down and also join in their dance. After having enjoyed lots of dance and
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Flaherty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aghacoora, Co. Kerry