School: Clochar na Trócaire, Maghcromtha
- Location:
- Macroom, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Na Siúracha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0341, Page 325
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- (continued from previous page)green foliage. How picturesquely solemn appear the ruins of the little church, and the arched praying stations of the pilgrims. A holy well is also here and its primitive materials and rude masonry tell at a glance that centuries must have passed since there dwelt here the " Island Saint " and anchorite the founder of Cork. On the many venerable anchorites who afterwards occupied the dwelling, and imitated the virtues of St. Finn Barr, the last was Father Denis O'Mahony, whose tomb, erected by himself in 1700 is still to be seen. After exploring the island, the tourist is recommended, if time permits, to follow the road westward, near the border of the lake, he will then come in view of "Green (?) Valley Desmond" enclosed by towering mountains, from the side of one of which " Nad-na-Nillar " (the Eagle's Nest) flows the tiny sorce of the Lee. Here will be appreciated the appellation, " Lone Gougane Barra", as the solitariness is almost(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Josie Brady
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kilbarry, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Mrs Brady
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kilbarry, Co. Cork
