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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Drangan (roll number 7232)

Location:
Drangan, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Gráinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0556, Page 174

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  1. Gleann na Muice Duibhe

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    It is said that the prints of the devil's hoofs are to be seen on the bridge of "Gleann na Muice Duighe". This bridge is situated near Mullinahone.
    The story about it is that the devil was running from someone and he put one foot on the bridge and the other foot on Sliev-na-mBan. From that day it is said the prints of the devil's hoofs are to be seen on the bridge.
    It is supposed to be prophesied that a battle will take place in "Gleann na Muice Duighe", and the water
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Michael Hanly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballycullin, Co. Tipperary