School: Island View, Cill an Dísirt (roll number 14196)

Location:
Tonlegee, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Cochláin
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  1. The people had great love for the crosses of Saint Brigid. These are made a few days before the day. They are put on the rafters then, they are still to be seen in some houses.
    The people has great love for the old piggins and sythes. They are kept in a corner of the houses.
    When the people visit a holy well they bring home a bottle of water. Sick people drink it.
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  2. About sixty years ago a man had his farm on the shore of Dairvgean Lake. His name was
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