School: Snaidhm (B.) (roll number 8251)

Location:
Sneem, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Muiris Mac Gearailt
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  1. (1) Dunkilla
    (2) Cum an Aifrinn
    (3) Reen na Furraha
    (4) Baile na hEaglaise
    (5) Dromlusk - "Sliabh a' Mharbhuighthe"
    (6) Askive
    (7) Derryquin
    (8) Dromtine

    Dunkilla
    This townland is situated about four miles south-east of the village of Sneem on the Kenmare Bay. Here we see a circular mound of earth about one hundred feet high. On top there is a circular fence enclosing a circular space. In the centre of this space there are two large stones which can be moved and underneath them is an opening down into the fort. It has never been investigated but local tradition has is that it
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Dunkilla, Co. Kerry