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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 03_027

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    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 tombs, which are still the burial place of the Corridon family. The tombs which
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Thomas Bowler
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    80
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry