School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

Location:
Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin

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Hidden Treasure - Dominick's Cave

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0406, Page 483

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In a cliff which uses about 30 ft over the River Feale, in the lands of the Fitzmaurice of Kilcara there is a cave which is known locally as "Dominicks Cave". This cave was for many years the home of a high way man named Dominick.
The cave is almost inaccessible as the aperture is situated mid way in the cliff fifteen feet over the water of the Feale and in or about 15 ft from the top of the cliff. The opening is now covered over with briars and brush wood and is

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Collector
Máighreud Ní Conchubhair
Gender
female
Occupation
múinteoir
Address
Rea, Co. Kerry
Informant
Mr O Connor
Gender
male
Address
Duagh, Co. Kerry
Language
English