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

Location:
Sneem, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Muiris Mac Gearailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0468, Page 016

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  2. Cúm an Aifrinn
    If we leave Dunkilla and go in a northerly direction to the Dreenaclarig Mountains a distance of two miles we come to a long deep hollow in the mountain called Cúm an Aifrinn where Mass was celebrated during the Penal Days. The Red Coats raided on a few occasions from Derryquin Castle but all the worshippers escaped. There are numerous knolls around this little valley and men were deputed to watch from these while the priest said Mass. After Mass
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