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School: Mainistir na Toirbhirte, Baile an Mhuilinn (roll number 3655)

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Milltown, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An Br. Ó Drisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0434, Page 247

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  1. Loch na mBreac Dearg

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    About four miles west of Killorglin there lies a little lake known as Loch na mBreach dearg. It is a great lake for fishing and it is often visited by tourists during the fishing season. The trout caught in this river are of a red colour.
    This lake got its name from a great battle that was fought there. It was fought by the Irish and the English. The commander of the Irish was known as Mc. Caura Mór.
    The battle was fought on a large hill
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Loch na mBreac Dearg, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    Micheál Ó Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Anglesey Mountain, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr Eugene Moriarty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lough Caragh, Co. Kerry