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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Sráid an Mhuilinn (roll number 2278)

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Millstreet, Co. Cork
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An tSr. Caoimhín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 192

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  1. The Baronies of West Muskerry and Duhallow - Kilmeedy Castle (continued)

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    2nd Version of Story.
    About 1/2 a mile from the Castle is what is known as the 'Céim' or 'Céim Carraighe on the road between Ballyvourney and Macroom and some authors maintain that the castle was erected to defend the Céim as it's over this accumulation of rock the enemy would have to pass on there from Ballyvourney.
    It is in this direction 'Sullivan Bere' came after spending a night in Ballyvourney. There is still a path or boithrín over the mountains from Ballyvourney and come out to Macroom.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kate O' Sullivan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Millstreet, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mary O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    94
    Address
    Millstreet, Co. Cork