School: Baile Uí Ghrádaigh, Ceann Tuirc

Location:
Ballygrady South, Co. Cork
Teacher:
N., Bean de Róiste
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  1. The "white cat" in Castle Cor in the barony of Duhallow Co. Cork
    In Castle Cor there is a cave, in which lives a "White Cat."
    Once upon a time there lived a Druid named Keeffe the last of the druids.
    This Druid had two daughters named Cliodna and Aoivil.
    Cliodna who was so well able to work charms was called the queen of the fairies.
    This other Druid O'Keeffe often visited the Princesses' house.
    O'Keeffe who was very strong and brave was well able to play games, such as racing, stone-throwing, lifting a great weight, hurling, and chariot racing.
    Cliodna and her sister both fell in love with
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