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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 04_036

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    family. The tombs which are three in number are situated within the wall and outside it is one high mound resembling a grave or tomb supporting on top a conical slab about 3 feet high.
    On a niche on this slab is a smooth circular stone about as large as an orange which is still used as a mascot or talisman by the Coiridon family in times of sickness or disaster of any kind.
    According to legendary accounts a monastery existed in Keel at a very early age, for it is said that Bishop Erc often visited there. During one of his visits a bright
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Thomas Bowler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80