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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Moyderwell, Tráighlí

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Moyderwell, Co. Kerry
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An tSr. Antoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 399

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    bears the sign of the donkey's hoof to the present day.
    When the donkey returned to Cill Íde it is said that St Ita cursed the people of Tournafulla especially those who sent the dogs after her donkey and she prayed that the blood of their ancestors lie upon them. One of the men who sent the dogs after the ass was named Ward. As a result of this curse all the male descendants of the Wards are bald.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Toornafulla, Co. Limerick
    Collector
    Mary C. Lenihan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockcoolkeare, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mrs L. Moran
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Mountcollins, Co. Limerick