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School: Carn an Ríogh (roll number 11619)

Location:
Carrownree, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0184, Page 0553

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    open field he defended himself by slaying the animal with two stones.
    Near Collooney there lived a great story teller named Foley. He was one of the best storytellers in Co Sligo. The chief stories he told were usually about the heroes of Ireland and battles that were fought in Co Sligo.
    These were the most popular heroes that lived in Carnaree.
    I got the information from my grandfather.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Daithí
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Peter Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Patrick Davey
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo