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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
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Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417D, Page 04_027

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    The land of this Parish is divided into square fields. Some of these fields bear ancient names. Such as Cahar. It is handed down from generation to generation that this was an old burying ground. The remains of human bones were found there some times ago. It contains six acres which is under tillage for over two hundred and fifty years. The ruins or what is called a Múcán is still to be seen. It belongs at
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Michael Laide
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry