School: Clanna Caoilte (B.) (roll number 12286)

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1. Donncadh Dubh

   

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   Doncadh Dubh was a highwayman who lived west of Rosscarbery many years ago. He was a bad wicked man who had no mercy for anyone. he was a tall, strong, ugly, wicked looking man. He robbed many people in West Cork. He used to wear a thick black cloak over his shoulders and a pair of gaiters on his legs. He used to wear a black mask on his face and a large, wide black, hat. He used always hide his face with the mask. He also had two other brothers

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   Language

   English

   Informant

   Master Pat Galwey

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Carhoo, Co. Cork

2. A Famous Clonakilty Man (continued)

   

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   Many local people are very proud of this great man whose name was once known all over the World and who left his humble home in Carrigroe to become famous in the U. S. A.

   

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