School: Beanna (roll number 9524/5)

Location:
Banna West, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Cearbhaill
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    In Ardfert village there lives a man by the name of John Hillard. He beat everyone he ever went racing with, he is said to be the best runner for miles around.
    The best singer of the locality is Michael Hanifan of Moun who is still alive and is also the best for playing musical instruments (flute).
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kirby
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killeacle, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr Michael Connell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    71
    Address
    Banna West, Co. Kerry
  2. Long ago it is said there lived a man in Banna in the parish of Ardfert. His name was Thomas Lawlor. He was known as to be one of the most famous singers in Kerry.
    His great songs were known as "The bellows of our country's forge. The song he often sang to cheer the hearts of his comrades.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.