School: Baile an Ghoirtín, Béal Átha Fhinghín (roll number 12608)
- Location:
- Ballingurteen, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Ceallachán Mac Carrthaigh
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- "The murder bog" is situated about a mile from Ballygurteen between the townlands of Glouncarrigeen and Lisnabrinna. It is believed to have derived its name from a crime that was committed there years ago. Popular tradition ascribes the wealth by which Randal Muirthuile was enabled to erect Ballinacarriga Castle to a lucky dream, which directed him to travel to Limerick, and await on the bridge of that city, the appearance of a person, whose externals were minutely described. Randal obeyed, reached the distant city after four days' journey and patiently awaited on the bridge the arrival of the person whom the(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Margaret Mc Carthy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballingurteen, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Denis Mc Carthy
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Ballingurteen, Co. Cork