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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
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Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 217

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  1. Meaning of Place Names in this District (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    Rahela is a townland near Ballyduff Healy was a chieftain who lived there.
    He was a friend of the Earl of Lixnaw. He was wealthy and gave presents and money to the monks of Rattoo. Rattoo means the northern fort.
    There is a Round Tower in Rattoo which is in a good state of preservation.
    The monks of St. Augustine lived in Rattoo till 1603 then the monks left on the approach of Sir Charles Wilmot's forces from Listowel. The monastery was burned by the Irish.
    About a mile from where
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    Kathleen Connell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    William Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheepwalk, Co. Kerry