School: Bouleenshere (C.) (roll number 12865)
- Location:
- Booleenshare, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Mary A. Walsh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417, Page 387
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- It is said that in olden times Kerryhead and Brandon formed one peninsula, but after a time the Atlantic waves forces an entrance forming the inlet now known as Ballyheigue Bay.
Old people point out many indications which seem to confirm this story. On the eastern shore of the Bay, about a mile outward from the shore is a place called Teampall Fé Thuinn. This is a long line of white surf which is always visible even when the surrounding waters are quite tranquil.
Now the term Teampall Fé Thuinn means church beneath the waves and it is said that there is an ancient cemetery beneath the waves of the place.
A quaint old story is told about it. It states that this was the burial place of the Cantillon family long ago. These people did not bury their dead as other people did. The funeral procession proceeded from the old castle to a flag of red sand stone called "Muchán na marbh" The coffin was then placed on a flag and(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Thomas Bowler
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 80
- Address
- Glenderry, Co. Kerry
