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School: Doire Liath (roll number 10102)

Location:
Derryleagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Siobhán Ní Shúilleabháin
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    One night two sisters went out to a neighbouring house for a message. When they were returning home it was very late and they had to pass through a field in which was a cave. As they went through the field one of them disappeared. The sister went home as quickly as she could and told her parents. The grief stricken parents called all the neighbours to their assistance and armed with clubs, torches and lanterns went in search of the missing child. All night long they searched the village but no trace of the missing child could be found. Towards the morning they dragged the river in hope of finding
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Fermoyle, Co. Kerry