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School: An Chathair Mhór (roll number 13249)

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Knockroe Middle, Co. Cork
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Donncha Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0274, Page 180

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  1. An Gaibhlean Gabha

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    The Gaibhlean Gabha lived on a small island named Oileán Aolbhach. This island is situated at the southern end of the Dursey Sound. It is separated from the mainland, just at the Crow Head, by a deep narrow passage of water, broad enough for a rowing boat to pass through. The Gaibhlean was a smith and had a forge on the island. The remains of the forge may still be seen. He had two apprentices working for him.
    One day the Gaibhlean was out to the mainland for messages. A strange man came to the forge and he told the apprentices to make a razor for him. He was covered with beard as he said that he did not shave for seven years.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Glas Ghoibhneann (~76)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John O' Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    15
    Address
    Cahermore, Co. Cork
    Informant
    John O' Sullivan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Address
    Cahermore, Co. Cork