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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    Now the term Teampall Fé Thuinn means church beneath the waves and it is said that there is an ancient cemetery beneath the waves of the place.
    A quaint old story is told about it. It states that this was the burial place of the Cantillon family long ago. These people did not bury their dead as the other people did. The funeral procession proceeded from the castle to a flag of red sandstone called Mucán na Marbh. The coffin was placed on a flag and it was taken out at midnight to Teampall Fé Thuinn by
    unseen hands.
    This manner of burial
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr Bowler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry