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School: An Clochar, Oileán Ciarraí (roll number 14952)

Location:
Castleisland, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Caoimhín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0447, Page 003

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  1. Local Ruins - Castleisland Castle

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    Many stories dealing with the old castle in Castleisland are told, and those were handed down by our forefathers from generation to generation.
    The most common tale told concerning the castle is that after the death of Sir Maurice Fitzgerald his sister inherited the castle. She married a magician who was noted for his magic powers. She often begged him to display his magic arts for her entertainment. One day, after long pleading on her part, he promised to gratify her
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hannah Horan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Brosnan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullaghmarky, Co. Kerry