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School: Na Hárda (Ardfield), Clanna Caoilte (roll number 1267)

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Ardfield, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Caitlín, Bean Uí Ghrífín
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  1. The Gobán Soar in Dunowen

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    Long ago there lived a man named ghobhan saor he built the round towers of Ireland. Some say he built Dunowen Castle. His home was in Clonakilty, but he was always out building Castles. The King of Scotland heard of him and asked him if he would build a castle for him. The ghobhan saor was lodging in Dunowen when the King sent for him.
    The ghobhan saor went to Scotland and built the Castle, he had it nearly finished when one of the
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    AT0875: The Clever Peasant Girl
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret G. Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyva, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Jermiah G. Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dunowen, Co. Cork