School: Sráid na Cathrach (C.) (roll number 8851)

Location:
Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Úna, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0622, Page 411

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0622, Page 411

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  1. Long ago when clocks and watches were unknown in this part of the country, a man named Hogan lived at Kilmurry some miles from Draíd na Cathrach. He had occasion to go to Ennis during the winter months. To make the journey on foot was his only means of going, so the night before he went to bed fairly early.
    He did not know how long he had slept, but when he awoke he dressed and made ready for his long journey He travelled on by the Hand towards
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Informant
    John Wolfe
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Oibrí
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare