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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Tralee (roll number 16871)

Location:
Tralee, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Bríd
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0439, Page 216

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    There was a newly married couple living here a while ago who were very happy together but as often happens the girl died.
    The boys heart became as coal and in whatever manner he worked he never succeeded. A week or so after the bride was buried the man went out to see his cattle. It is he who was surprised to find the horse running about the field in the form of a circle. He had made a red path. This continued for a day or two nothing would stop the horse from running and on the same
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mícheál Ó Mainín
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloon More, Co. Kerry