School: Cill Mhic Eoghain (roll number 9848)

Location:
Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Hurdail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0276, Page 134

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0276, Page 134

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  1. Ráthanna agus Liosanna (continued)

    There is a Cilíneach situated about a mile from this school, And in the field near it there is a lips.

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    night. In one end of the Cilíneac there is a big stone, and it is there Mac Éoghain's wife is buried. In the other parts of it, young babies are buried.
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    There is a fort near the village of Kilmacowen.

    There is a fort near the village of Kilmacowen. This fort is built of stone. Long ago an Irishman named MacEóghain used this fort as a protection from the enemy. He got married to a Spanish woman named "Béara". Mach Éoghain came back to his fort at Kilmacowen with his wife. The King of Spain sent soldiers to Ireland to capture Mac
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dick Donovan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Crumpane, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Crumpane, Co. Cork