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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    Keelmacada. The monks were put to flight and three of them were (put to flight) pursued to the cliffs and driven over them into the little lake now Lough ma mbrater, where they met instant death and immediately after, the three rocks or slabs rose up in the middle of the water.
    Others say that Lough na mbrater was the scene of a priest hunt in Cromwell's time. These priests were hiding in a cave close by. Word was given that the soldiers were on their track, they immediately left
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    Collector
    Mary Flahive
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Thomas Bowler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry