School: Kilbane, Broadford

Location:
Kilbane, Co. Clare
Teacher:
John Haugh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0587, Page 189

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  3. XML “Cromlech in Fermoyle Broadford Co Clare”
  4. XML “The Druids Chair”

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  1. There is a large cromlech situated in the townland of Fermoyle Broadford. It is known locally as the "Giant's Grave." It is situated in Shanahan's farm about 300 yards from the main road between Broadford and OBrien's Bridge. The covering slab which faces towards the east and which is inclined at an angle of about 15 degrees is supported by four stone pillars. The slab is about 7 feet long and avaries in width from 6 feet at the wider end to 4 feet at the narrower. The supporting pillars are about 4 1/2 feet in circumference. There are some parallel lines on the slab which may be Ogham.
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  2. In the townland of Cragg Kilbane Broadford there is a peculiarly shaped stone which is known locally as the Druid's Chair. This stone is shaped like a chair. It is 1 1/2 feet
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Gunning
    Gender
    Female
    Collector
    Kathleen Sweeney
    Gender
    Female
    Collector
    Lizzie O' Halloran
    Gender
    Female
    Collector
    Lucy Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Collector
    Nancy Haugh
    Gender
    Female
    Collector
    William Shanahan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Michael Larkin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Kilbane, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Pat Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    98
    Address
    Kilbane, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Patrick O' Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilbane, Co. Clare