School: Clochar na Trócaire, Moyderwell, Tráighlí

Location:
Moyderwell, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Antoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 413

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  1. There is a mountain near Camp called "[?] Bun Ri". It is sometimes called "The City," and am old but interesting story is told about it.
    In older times, especially during the fourth and fifth centuries it was customary with the Irish chieftains to fo to other countries buying slaves. At this time a king called [?] Mar Dara lived on the top of [?] Gun Ri. On one occasion it happened the [?] and his friend, the famous Cuchulainn went on a similar voyage to Scotland, On their return they found that among the slaves was on beautiful lady. Both buchulainn and [?] desired to marry
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Shea
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraheen, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs O' Shea
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraheen, Co. Kerry