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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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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0434, Page 266

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    Not far distant from the town of Killorglin. There is a place which is called Ross-beigh. Long ago four men went fishing to Ross-beigh. It happened that the tide was very low, and they waited until it rose. They were so tired of waiting that they fell asleep.
    When they awoke from their slumbers, they found themselves in a beautiful city. One of the men were anxious for a smoke and he said "I must go into one of those houses to light my pipe".
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Micheál Ó Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Anglesey Mountain, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mrs Elizabeth Mangan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tinnahally, Co. Kerry