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School: Tuairín Chathail (C.) (roll number 11181)

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Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0453, Page 237

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    the south and married a Twomey man who owned all Tureencahill at that time. They lived in the western part of the townland and had a forge there as he was a Smith as well as owner of a large tract of land. They had no children. He died first and gave her the land. She was no use to keep the place so she "got broke" and was put out of the land. It is said she had a pile of gold hidden which was never found. The newcomers were Sheehans from near Killarney where she lived is still to be seen and two anvils were
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    Eily Sheehan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Bridget Sheehan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry