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School: Shanagolden (C.) (roll number 4184)

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Seanghualainn, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Úna, Bean Uí Riada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0483, Page 362

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  1. Súil Dhubh

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    There once lived near the old hall of Loughill, a man called Súil Dubh, who was also called "The Coiner". He was famous for holding up and robbing people. At that time there was no fast mode of travelling like now; people had to go from place to place on foot or on horse-back. We are told that some of those people fell victims to the Coiner from time to time. Where he lived then was on the main road from Limerick to Tralee.
    He collected lead and pewter, and melted and moulded them into coins. Once
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Hanly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cnoc na Buaile Thoir, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    Mr John Hanly
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cnoc na Buaile Thoir, Co. Luimnigh