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School: Naomh Gertrude (Clochar Loreto)

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Scartlea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Siobhán M. Ní Bhuachalla
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    “Long ago there was a dance in Mr. o Shea's house in Muckross...”

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    Long ago there was a dance in Mr. Shea's house in Muckross. During the dance a girl complained of a toothache. Two men wanted to marry her and she said "that whoever would be the first to bring her a piece of the Yew Tree in Muckross that she would marry him" So away with the first man and when he came as
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Tim Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Occupation
    Road steward
    Address
    Faghcullia, Co. Kerry