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

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Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    On the night of the 31st of December 1891, a scooner named Catherine Richards was wrecked quite close to Ballyheigue strand. Her cargo consisted of about six hundred tons of Barley supposed to be consigned to Guinness of Dublin for brewing purposes. The day before was very wild and stormy so she put up for shelter on the off side of the Bay. The storm was raging so high she drew her anchor and became a total wreck. her
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Laide
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry