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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 296

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  1. Killaclohane Wood

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    Keelaclohane Wood
    About a mile from Milltown is situated the famous wood known as Keelaclohane.
    It is a large wood containing about ninety nine acres. In the centre of this wood there is a large flat stone. This place is known as "Poll an Aifreann". It is said that in olden days Mass used to be said there. The large stone served as an alter. On this alter there are many little statues and holy pictures. This mass-rock dates from the time of Cromwell.
    Near the rock tere are four large holes. It is said that the people hearing Mass used to hide in these holes when they used see the soldiers coming.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Killaclohane Wood, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    Micheál Ó Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Anglesey Mountain, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mrs Kate Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Abbeylands, Co. Kerry