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1. Templebreedy Church - The History of a Famous County Cork Ruin (continued)

   

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   Hodden, of Fountainstown House, parents of Francis G. Hayes Esq. the present owner of Crosshaven House.
   Another interesting fact is - On several occasions when men have been making a new grave in this churchyard, they have come across quantities of fish shells a foot or more beneath the surface. It seemed to them a strange find, but the explanation is quite simple. In the time of the great famine, many fled to this spot for refuge, and their only food was the shellfish gathered on the shore at Church Bay and elsewhere. At the N. E. corner of the yard may still be seen the remains of some of these rude shelters they made for themselves.

   

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Síle Ní Bhailís

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Macroom, Co. Cork

   Informant

   Muiris Ó Conaill

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Macroom, Co. Cork