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

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Glenderry, Co. Kerry
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Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417D, Page 02_003

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  1. Loch na mBráthar

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    A few hundred yards to the south of Keelmacada, there is a little creek beneath the cliffs which at full tide resembles a minature lake and is known by the name as Loc 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 in shape and form have the appearance of the head of a human body. It is said that an attack was once made in the monastery of
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    History Edit
    Collector
    Mary Flahive
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Thomas Bowler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry