School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 2258)

Location:
Fermoy, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Na Mná Rialta
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  1. There is a small Cave in Manann called "Seán of the moon's Cave" it is situated on the side of the road about a mile east of Glanworth. A hall of about four feet wide and five feet high leads into a little room. It is said that it was an old dwelling house. Frequently in the middle of the night flames are to be seen coming from the cave and going across the road. Those who see the flames are supposed to be going astray during the night hence it is called "Seán of the Moon's Cave. There were other caves in the neighbourhood but they were closed for the safety of animals. Once a cow fell into one of them and they were not able to take her out.
    All this was related to me by a Nun.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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