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

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Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Úna, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0622, Page 474

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    There was a Blacksmith long ago who was enchanted and from the sparks that came from the shoe he turned them into oats. His name was Gabha Ruadh. This smith lived down near where my grandfather lived in Coore -
    My grandfather heard this when he was a little boy.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    2. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. magicians (~35)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Mary Lynch
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Johny Lynch
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 78
    Address
    Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare