Scoil: Ráithín (B.) (uimhir rolla 9304)

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1. Ó Cnoc an Earbhaill go Cnoicín an Ghabhann

   

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   The above are two townlands in the parish of Glenflesk, Killarney and seperated by a third called Cnoch an Imiris. Harry Murphy his wife four sons and five daughters lived in a fairly large farm at Cnoch an earbhaill 100 years ago. He owned a black mare a valuable one but the owner was not aware she was quite as valuable as she was. Mr. Herbest was landlord and on a visit from his agent to collect rent the mare was noticed and subsequently requisitioned by him for his offer.
   Harry difinitely refused and as a result was evicted from his home in Cnoch an Earbhaill. He soon after settled in Cnoicín a Ghabhann and brought the mare to her new home. He did not enjoy his home here very long. He got sick and lingered for a few weeks. During his illness he often spoke of the mare and ordered she was not to be sold for money. He died but for some nights previous galloping of horses and falling stone fences were plainly heard by members of his family.
   Three days later the mare died and was buried in the centre of the best field in the field. The saddle and bridle were carefully placed on the

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   Faisnéiseoir

   Henry J. Murphy

   Inscne

   Fireann

   Aois

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   Gairm bheatha

   Farmer (Léirítear teidil na ngairmeacha i mBailiúchán na Scol sa bhunteanga inar cláraíodh iad)

   Seoladh

   Cnoicín na nGamhan, Co. Chiarraí