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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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  1. A Blessed Well

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    To the north of Ballyheigue, in a place called Glendahalin, there is a well known as Tobar na Súl, in connection with which there is a legend.
    On the slope of the steep glen over looking the well, may be seen an old ruin covered with ivy. This the legend states is the ruin of a Convent founded by Saint Dahalen the patron saint of the district.
    One certain stormy night a party of pirates sailed from the little bay near by and attacked the Convent. The Com-
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Godley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry