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School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

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Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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    Practically all the farms situated between Ballyseedy and Maglass, there are many stories told about them. It is said that a poet in the second generation made rhymes partly in Irish and in English. If he were treated well he would make poetry's praising the people. Very often this praise was ill deserved. He had an abusive tongue and he could use (any) very insulting words if he choose. He was often satirical. He made a poetry about the Ballyseedy ladies. He compared them to the gods and godessess of Pagan Rome. He also compared
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    2. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Ballyseedy, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Michael Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Ballyseedy, Co. Kerry