School: Tearmonn, Cill Chaoi

Location:
Termon West, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Máire Ní Chathaláin
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  1. Lisdeen was long ago the estate of O Gorman Mahon, who was born at the "Retreat" about 2 miles east of Kilkee.
    His town house was at Eccles St. Dublin. He used to visit the Retreat and spend Summer Season there and shoot etc.
    He was a very brave man but somewhat reckless.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Culhane
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilkee, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mr J. Griffin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Kilkee, Co. Clare