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School: Breac-Cluain (B.) (roll number 16217)

Location:
Brackloon, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Séaghdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0426, Page 610

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    “There is a holy well in Keelduff. There are sally bushes growing there.”

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    or a button near the well. It cures a disease called Evil. There are a church and grave yard near it. The people drink the water too.
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    “Long ago Fionn Mac Cumail wanted to build a great castle.”

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    Long ago Fionn Mac Cumail wanted to build a great castle. He sent out all his strong men to gather big stones.
    They travelled all over the County Kerry and collected big stones about two ton weight. The bugle sounded to collect the warriors - that an enemy was landed at Ventry harbour. When they heard the bugle sounding, they all threw down their stones. And ran
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    John O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Railway worker
    Address
    Anascaul, Co. Kerry