School: An Ráth Mhór (Clochar) (roll number 13742)
- Location:
- Rathmore, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Sr. M. Dolores
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0451, Page 157
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- (continued from previous page)It is worthy of note that Revd. Patrick S. Dineen who was born at Carn and who has attained such eminence in Irish Literary circles received his early education at Srón from Mr. Terence Dennehy.
Patrick Cronin a native of Gort na gCeann taught a school in a cowhouse owned by John Cremin of Srón Beag. Cronin's children are still living in Gort na gCeann.
(c) Abha na Sciortán (river of the ticks). Sometimes misspelt and mispronounced Aunaskirtane. Area:- 1056 acres 1 rood and 7 perches
There is a fort at Denis Cahills. Very small. A stone fence. Townland is called after the river
The Comar flowing into Abha Na Sciortan is county bounds here.
Father Dinneen in his Dictionary says meaning of the place name is uncertain.
The landlord of the whole station was Lord Kenmare, John James O'Connell having a middle interest in Abha Na Sciortan.
- (a) Gort Dearg (red field) sometimes misspelt Gortdarrig. Area 1199 acres and 13 perches (including 8 acres, 3 roods and 31 perches under water)Loc na mBeac nDearg (see Ráth Mhór. 12.C)Flockfee at Hanora Cahill's (8 ft by 8 by 3)There is a fort at Con Sullivan's and another at Con Lenihan's with three rooms. A cathairin at Patrick Sweeney's. Con Sullivan's fort has flag with some writing.At Faill an Fhiolair (eagle's cliff) was an eagle's nest. The father of John Moynihan of Sron saw the eagle take a large full grown(continues on next page)
