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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (B.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Liam Mac Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 050

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    “It is said that the son Cailin Deas Crúite na mBó was first heard in a forge”

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    It was said that the song Cailin Deas Crúite na mBó was first heard in a forge and that it was sung by evil spirits and that a man going for the priest heard it and when the priest came the sick person was dead. It was said that the song was forbidden to be sung.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Spillane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clashmelcon, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Liam Mac Énrí
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher