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School: Kilmurry (C.) (roll number 10395)

Location:
Kilmurry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mrs Ellen Mary O' Connor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0448, Page 380

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    of the men fled away. Meanwhile the men were looking for the king's body, but as they were passing a small bush, they heard a voice singing lovely airs. They looked in at the bush, and they saw the head of Donnbo in side in it. They asked the head where the kings body lay, and the head answered "Over near that tree, and they said "Why are you singing" He said "I promised the king no matter where I would be to night that I would amuse him. He said "Take my head to where my body lies near the king and bury me with the king.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Travers
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cordal, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    James Travers
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Occupation
    Police officer
    Address
    Kilmurry, Co. Kerry