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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417D, Page 01_004

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417D, Page 01_004

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  1. A few hundred yards to the south of Keelmacade Church there is a little creek beneath the cliffs which at full tide resembles a small lake and it is known as Lough na mBrathar
    The most remarkable thing about this is the three rocks or slabs in the middle are plainly visible at low tide but only the tops are seen above water at full tide.
    These rocks which in shape and form have the head of a human body form the theme of many interesting old stories. It is
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Godley
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry