School: Knockerra (C.), Killimer
- Location:
- Knockerra, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Eibhlín Ní Cholgain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0629, Page 235
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“There is supposed to be a giant's grave on top of Knockerra Hill, in the farm now occupied by Mr Pat O'Shea.”
There is supposed to be a giant's grave on top of Knockerra Hill, in the farm now occupied by Mr Pat O'Shea. It has never been examined by experts. The name of the giant was said to be Faire and he used ro speak across to a giant who lived at Knockanore in Kerry, across the Shannon. They say Knockerra was really Cnoc Fhaire but there is no confirmation of the theory. Neither is there any proof of the correct derivation of the townland's name.