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School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

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Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
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Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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    remark was passed and ere long the ire of all her name was thoroughly aroused. Around went word and those who bore the name of O'Connor rallied to defend the maiden, while the Slatterys called the members of their tribe to stand as one man in defence of their clansman.
    One family took no part because the heads were an O'Connor and Slattery joined in wedlock. The parish priest heard of the approaching faction fight and banned it. In fact it is said that harm would befall the man who would raise his hand first. Still the fight went on. The Connors gained the day, but death came
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs W. Dowling
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    72
    Address
    Ballydwyer West, Co. Kerry