School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)

Location:
Carran, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Muirthille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0616B, Page 19_054

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0616B, Page 19_054

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  3. XML “Bréagáin agus Caitheamh Aimsire”
  4. XML “The Fenians”

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  1. Oisin was the son of Finn Mach Cuill. One day as himself and Finn were walking in the woods. They met a beautiful lady. She had come from Tír Na N-óigh. Her name was Niamh of the golden hair. She had a beautiful white steed. She asked Oisin would he come to Tír na Nóigh. Oisin said he would. He went up riding in the white steed. They immediately set out for Tír Na Nóigh. Oision stayed in Tír Na N-óigh for a long time. The told Niamh of the golden hair he would like to come home and see all his own people again.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. people
        1. secret societies (~18)
          1. Fenians (~141)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Brighid Ní hEidinn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Crughwill, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Séamus Ó hEidinn
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male