School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    It is said that in olden times Kerry Head and Brandon formed one peninsula, but after a time the Atlantic waves forced an entrance forming the inlet now known as Ballyheigue Bay.
    Old people point out many indication which seem to confirm the story.
    On the eastern shore of the Bay about a mile outwards from the shore is a place called "Teampall Fé Thuinn". This is a long line of white surf which is always visible even when the surrounding waters are quite
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Thomas Bowler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry