School: Killahan
- Location:
- Killahan, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Bean Uí Ríoghbhardáin
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“Many years ago there was a Church from the graveyard in Killahan across the road to the old Cross in Flaherty's field.”
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“Some boys were torching in Killahan bog a long time ago...”
C Some boys were torching in Killahan bog a long time ago, and just as they were about to kill a robin red breast, a red hand came before the stick, and said "Ná buail". (no title)
“A man was passing by Killahan Church one night, and he saw an old woman standing at the gate.”
D A man was passing by Killahan Church one night, and he saw an old woman standing at the gate.It was about 12 o'clock, and he asked her why she was out so late. She answered, "Is it time for the living to be in their beds and let the suffering souls do their Purgatory in peace."