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1. Loughgur - The Stone Circle, Pillar Stones and Traditions (continued)

   

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   in the peaceful ravine at the foot of Carrig na Galour and there was not a wedding, Christening, or fandango for miles all round that he was not invited to attend and consequently he was never short of money. Well, one fine evening in August Shaun was strolling around Knockadoon to see and count the cattle with his pipe in good order, and seemingly enjoying this invigorating breezes and beautiful scenery with which he was surrounded when immediately above the Seachan a Beantighe a white-robed young lade accosted him with the familiar _ Good evening Shaun O'Hea. Good evening kindly Miss, says Shaun. I hope 'tis nothing you are looking for. Faith then it is, says she, and for your very self in person. I was sent for you to play at a ball to-night and should you agree to come I will guarantee to reward you generously.
   It is far away Miss, says Shaun, Judy will be in tantrums and would not show me a fair face for a fortnight. Not too far, replied the lady, but go and ask your wife's permission and I will anxiously await your return. Judy reluctantly agreed as she said she had a bad "dhrome" that morning; that she went over to the Nanny Noss at the cross for starch for he Sunday cap; besides the starch turning as "Yellow as gooed" A fine Lady in a carriage who was throwing up "gooed" balls in a

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. objects
      1. man-made structures
         1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   John Hayes

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Knockroe, Co. Limerick

   Informant

   Mr James Butler

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Musician

   Address

   Loughgur, Co. Limerick