School: Clochar na Trócaire, Clanna Caoilte (roll number 7651)
- Location:
- Clonakilty, Co. Cork
- Teacher: An tSr. Treasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0311, Page 306
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“Long ago there were seven brothers who lived in Kilmeen and the seven were highway men.”
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