School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)
- Location:
- Glenderry, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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- It is said that in olden times Kerryhead and Brandon formed one peninsula but after a time the Atlantic waves forced an entrance forming the inlet now known as Ballyheigue Bay.
Old people point out many indications which seem to confirm the story.
On the eastern shore about a mile outward is a place called "Teampall Fé Thuinn". This is a long line of white surf which is always visible even when the surrounding waters are quite tranquil.
Now the term Teampall Fé(continues on next page)- Collector
- Nora Godley
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- Thomas Bowler
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 80
- Address
- Glenderry, Co. Kerry