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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    by a pulley falling from the top of the mast and killing him instantly. When the ship was unloaded an attempt was made to two her off the rocks, empty oil barrels were placed round the ship then a tug boat brought on and a big hawser attached to pull her off. On the first attempt the "hawser" broke and Catherine Richards lay on the rocks to become a total wreck.
    A local black-smith took the contract of breaking her up. His contract was to take down the two masts quite sound and then he was
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Laide
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry