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School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

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Glenderry, Co. Kerry
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Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417D, Page 03_001

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  1. Loch na mBráthar (continued)

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    A few hundred yards to the south of Keelmacada, there is a little creek beneath the cliffs which at full tide resembles a minature lake and it is known as Lough na mBrathar.
    The most remarkable thing about this is, the three rocks or slabs in the middle are plainly visible at low tide but only the tops are to be seen above water at full tide.
    These rocks which in shape and form have the head of a human body. It is said that
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Godley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Thomas Bowler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Glenderry, Co. Kerry