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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    It is said that in olden times Kerryhead and Brandon formed one peninsula, but after a time the Atlantic waves forced an entrance forming the inlet now known as Ballyheigue Bay.
    Old people point out many indications which seem to confirm the story.
    On the eastern shore of the bay about a mile out ward from the shore is a place called Teampall fé Thuinn. This is a long line of white surf which is always
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Lawlor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballylongane, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr Bowler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry