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School: Mainistir na Toirbhirte, Baile an Mhuilinn (roll number 3655)

Location:
Milltown, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An Br. Ó Drisceoil
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  1. The Piper's Stone

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    There is a large stone situated to the west of Killorglin. Near this stone there was a house in which a great Irish piper lived.
    Every night the piper used to sit on this stone and play the pipes for about an hour.
    One night the piper was in town playing his pipes. As he reached his house he heard the sound of sweet music nearby.
    He was so charmed with the music that he sat on the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Killorglin, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    Micheál Ó Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Anglesey Mountain, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr Michael O Donoghue
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballykissane, Co. Kerry