School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

Location:
Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 215

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    the sun had risen Shane went on his way to the lake.
    After having rowed out a long way from the shore Shane heard the seagulls screaming. At the time, he felt a pull at his line and the fishing rod began to bend. This must be a big salmon he said.
    Then he began to pull but also his foot slipped and he fell into the lake.
    He went down so far that he thought he was at the end of the world.
    When Shane at last opened his eyes he found himself in a large room before a big man. Shane what brought you here I don't know. I was fishing this morning
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy O' Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Causeway, Co. Kerry