School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)
- Location:
- Gleann Doire, Co. Chiarraí
- Teacher: Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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- (continued from previous page)family. The tombs which are three in number are situated within the wall and outside it is one high mound resembling a grave or tomb supporting on top a conical slab about 3 feet high.
On a niche on this slab is a smooth circular stone about as large as an orange which is still used as a mascot or talisman by the Coiridon family in times of sickness or disaster of any kind.
According to legendary accounts a monastery existed in Keel at a very early age, for it is said that Bishop Erc often visited there. During one of his visits a bright(continues on next page)- Collector
- Bridie Laide
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Drom an Tuair, Co. Chiarraí
- Informant
- Thomas Bowler
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 80