School: Clochar na Trócaire, Maghcromtha
- Location:
- Maigh Chromtha, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Na Siúracha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0341, Page 600
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- The townland of Tracton, to the the south of Carrigaline, and about a dozen miles from Cork, is literally dotted with ruined churches, the old castle and holy wells. The fact that these places are mostly unknown as "show places" should entice some people to explore here, and make known their discoveries, and the now fast-fading local traditions and legends.
Carrigaline with its now ruined castle, built by Milo de Cogan is the well known to need further mention. Its river once sheltered Sir Francis Drake when fleeing with his ships from the Spaniards. He sailed up and anchored in a pool near to Crosshaven. The overhanging tree hid the masts from his pursuers, who had to depart without capturing him This pool, now called after Drake, can(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Annie Murphy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile Uí Bhuaigh, Co. Chorcaí
- Informant
- Miss Mary Horgan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Eanach Áille Thoir, Co. Chorcaí
