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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Moyderwell, Tráighlí

Location:
Moyderwell, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Antoin

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 303

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How Kilcara Got Its Name

Kilcara got its name from a wood on the river Feale. In this wood "praocáns" used to grow very plentiful. This is how the townland got the name of Kilcara, properly Coill Caora.

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Old Marriage Customs

Long, long ago when people used to be getting married they used to go to the church on saddle horse very early in the morning. When they were married they came home without delay. The bridegroom used to sit behind the bride and they used not dismount until they would reach their own door. The horses

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Collector
Josie Sheehy
Gender
female
Informant
Mr Michael Galvin
Gender
male
Address
Kilcarra More, Co. Kerry
Language
English