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School: Berrings (Measctha) (roll number 4186)

Location:
Berrings, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Drisceoil
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    “About twelve months ago I met a man from Grenagh, Co. Cork and in the course of conversation I inquired of him, how he was getting on, to which he replied that he was getting on very well now, but that he had suffered much for the past two or three years,”

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    About twelve months ago I met a man from Grenagh, Co. Cork and in the course of conversation I inquired of him, how he was getting on, to which he replied that he was getting on very well now, but that he had suffered much for the past two or three years, and he proceeded to explain.
    He said that his cattle, sheep etc. went completely 'against' him and that a beast would not live in his farm of about 100 acres, and that he was almost 'broken'. A young man from Ballyvourney bought a farm adjoining his and asked him to allow him put some sheep grazing on his farm. He told the man from Ballyvourney that it was no use putting his sheep grazing on his farm, as they would die like his own, and he proceeded to tell his tale of woe to his new neighbour from Ballyvourney, who there and then told Walsh the Grenagh man, to send his son up to him any evening and bring with him a half crown (silver) and that he would make matters right for him.
    Walsh did as he was ordered and the half crown was given to the Ballyvourney man, who then provided a hazel rod, and set out for Walsh's farm accompanied by young Walsh. On reaching the farm
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    D. O Driscoll
    Address
    Berrings, Co. Cork