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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 02_001

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  1. Tobar na Súl (continued)

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    There is a blessed well to the north of this district known as Tobar na Súl, in connection with which there is an old legend. On the slope of the steep glen overlooking the well may be seen an old ivy clad ruin. This the legend states is the ruin of a Convent founded by St Dahalen, the patron of the district from which the district gets its name.
    One certain stormy night a party of pirates sailed up the little bay near by and attacked the Convent .
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Mary Flahive
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry