School: An Clochar, Neidín
- Location:
- Kenmare, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Brighid Ní Lochlainn
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- (continued from previous page)Between the years '95 and 1900 great shoals of mackerel arrived in Brandon bay, ad were often sold to local curers (in Dingle) at 2 shillings per 120.Curing of the fish was carried out in Dingle both by Armericans and by local people, and a considerable number of barrels was need. A barrel full of cured fish which cost 4/5 was sold in America for 10 shillings.The coopers of Castlegregory, Casey and Fitzgerald who had a little capital started barrel making and did very well. Sometimes they made and stored barrels for two years, and the whole stock was got rid of in a month or two. Now fish seems to have deserted that coast.At the entrance to Stradbally, from the east on the left hand side of the 'upper' road was a gallan. In the distance it resembled a woman with a child in her arms, but on near approach the resemblance ceased. It was clearly the headstone of a grave at the foot of which were a few small stones inserted in the ground.At the entrance to Aughacasla village from the west at the left hand side of the road was another gallan. It was said this was a stone thrown by Finn Mac Cumhail from the top of Cathair Cum Rí (about four miles or more away) at a flying bird.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Bridget Mc Loughlin
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 57
- Occupation
- Teacher
- Informant
- Mrs Johanna Crowley
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Teacher