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

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Glenderry, Co. Kerry
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    beneath the waves called Teampall fé Thuinn.
    This manner of burial continued until the son of a chieftain died. His mother was so broken hearted with grief that she could not (-) the (-) alone. She remained there until midnight then she heard a voice saying to her.

    When mortal eyes our work shall spy
    When mortal ears our dirge shall hear
    The burial of the Cantillons is o'er.

    Eily Godley

    This was told to me by
    Thomas Bowler who is eighty years of age, who lives in Glenderry
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Thomas Bowler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry