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School: Baile Fionáin, Fearann Fuar (roll number 7990/1)

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Ballyfinnane, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghlú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0459, Page 084

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    (continued from previous page)
    there was a stairs leading along which was also made of flag. One of the men continued down along the stairs where he saw the sign of fire and black soot.
    He at last turned back owing to the sufication, but they at last discovered it was leading along to the sea.
    Some people say it was a hiding place for monks in the time of the penal laws. More people say it was used by smugglers for smuggling goods.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Noreen Lyne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolclieve, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Patrick Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Valencia Island, Co. Kerry