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School: Doire Liath (roll number 10102)

Location:
Derryleagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Siobhán Ní Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0467, Page 254

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  1. The Local History of Derryleagh

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    The Local History of Derryleigh
    There is but very little local history concerning this place. Long ago there was a battle fought in Commyauna between the Irish and the Danes. Lots of people were killed and the Danes were defeated.
    There was a battle fought in "Beann" which is a mountain about a mile or so from my house in Derryleigh. The battle was fought there when the English were trying to put down the Irish religion. A lot of people and priests were
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Sullivan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Daniel Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Derryleagh, Co. Kerry