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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 020

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  1. The Ruins of Castleisland Castle

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    We have in this town the ruins of a very old castle. The ruins are now seven hundred years old. Our house is built from the stones of this castle. One of our neighbours when digging in her garden unearthed some blood stained stones and a part of an altar which was bought by an American.
    There are many secret passages in the castle. At the centre of the castle there is a big hole and inside this hole there is a large flag-stone. Underneath this flag-stone there is a path which is leading into the road.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Alice Griffin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Allen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killarney Road, Co. Kerry