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

Location:
Gleann Doire, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417D, Page 05_001

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    A few hundred yards to the south of Keelmacada, there is a little creek beneath the cliffs which at full tide resembles a small lake and it is known as Lough na mBrathar
    The most remarkable thing about this is the three rocks or slabs in the middle are plainly visible at low tide, but only the tops are seen above water at full tide.
    These rocks which in shape and form have the appearance of the head of a human body form the theme of many in-
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Tigh Dubh, Co. Chiarraí
    Informant
    Ned Carroll
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ceann Chiarraí, Co. Chiarraí