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

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    are (still) three in number are situated with the wall and outside it is one high mound resembling a grave or tomb supporting on top a conical slab about 3ft. 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 Corridon family in times of sickness or disaster of any kind.
    According to ledgendry accounts of the place, a monastry 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 light was seen across the Bay around the slopes of Mt Brandon. The Bishop being consulted
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drom an Tuair, Co. Chiarraí
    Informant
    Thomas Bowler
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    80
    Address
    Gleann Doire, Co. Chiarraí