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_025

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  1. In a wild sequestered spot overlooking the bold rugged cliffs of Kerryhead is an old ruin called Keelmacada.
    From the few remains that are still left, it appears that the place was of some repute in former times and tradition is also rich in the accounts of the place.
    Nothing is now left however to indicate of its former glory, save one old crumbling wall formed of immense mountain boulders and surrounding the old
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Location
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    Eily Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Thomas Bowler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry