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School: Bouleenshere (B.), Baile Thaidhg, Tráighlí (roll number 12864)

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Booleenshare, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Jeremiah M. Healy
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  1. Local Ruins - Ballyheige Castle

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    Situated near the village of Ballyheigue and overlooking the bay stands the ruins of an old castle. It is in Jerry Leen's grounds.
    Long ago before the castle was built, there was a small little house there owned by the De Catillons. Queen Elizibeth was the Queen of England at that time and she was a protestant. She sent over money to build a castle in each Parish. The money was given to the Crosbies because they were the only protestants in Ballyheigue at that time.
    The castle was rebuilt in 1809. There are 365 windows in the castle and about fifty doors. There is a big tower in the castle too.
    There is a passage at the back of the castle which communicates with the sea. If you wanted to go
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jack Lawlor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyheige, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Jack Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyheige, Co. Kerry