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School: Cruachán, An Sciobairín

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Crookhaven, Co. Cork
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Saidhbhín Ní Bhoidbléir
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    on the identity of the musician. He recognised the sailor, who was very anxious to leave his exile. Coughlan approached the chief to set the captive free. But the chief would not hear of it. Persuasion or reward had no effect till Coughlan threatened to turn his mighty guns on the Island unless the sailor was released immediately. Finally the chief had to relinquish his valued musician. So the sailor, and Admiral returned eventually to Crookhaven the voyage being brightened by the music of the Crookhaven sailor.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Sullivan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Arduslough, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr John Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Arduslough, Co. Cork