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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    crew consisted of six men who took to the life boats and lost their lives.
    When seen in the morning of the 1st January all the local people gathered to see the ship wreck. The only lives on board were two cats and a dog for they lost their true companions through the density of fog. She was in the service of Lyods Co. and her agent took her over at once and began to unload the cargo. Several hands were called on to work. It took some days before it was unloaded and in that event a young fellow of eleven years lost his life
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Laide
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry