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

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    the water.
    Their screams were heard on the banks of the cliffs. They were some time in the water before help arrived. The Coast Guards and a few local men launched a boat and made for the scene. On their arrival two were saved, and four were lost. They discovered three of the bodies after a few hours, and the other body was not found till about three weeks after. When the bodies were brought ashore, they were put in the "boat house" which belonged to the Coast Guards. It was piteable to see the parents and friends when
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Michael Laide
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry