School: Gurrane (C.) (roll number 14840)
- Location:
- Clondrohid, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Eibhlín Ní Shéaghdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0326, Page 388
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- The deep valley lying between these elevations from Prohas to Macroom was anciently known as "Gleann na n-Dearg" (valley of the reds) called by the bards "Gleann na n-Dearg Laocradh" Concerning who these laochradh (champions) so called, were, there is nothing further known. They may probably have reference to the "Three Red Heads of Munster" who were of the Tuath Mairtine. i.e. the ancient Firbolg tribe of Múscraidhe Mitine. It was these three warriors who killed Conall Cearnach ar Magh Luirg in Roscommon, and brought his head into Corca Luighe in revenge for the death of Curoi Mac Doire. The name of Gleann na n-Dearg yet exists in a townland east of Carrigafooka Castle.
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