School: Lough Gur, Kilmallock (roll number 7117)
- Location:
- Loughgur, Co. Limerick
- Teachers: T. Collins P. Ó Seaghdha
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- There are a number of fairy forts in Loughguir one of which is situated on the top of a hill called Knockadoon. This Fort is commonly known as "Lios Mór".
There is a very narrow passage leading from the fort to an old castle known as the "Black Castle". Certain people say it is very unlucky to interfere with that passage. A few years ago a gate was erected in the passage and on the following morning it was removed. Surrounding the fort is a little fence which is made of stones. The fort itself is in reality only a mound of earth. Fairy folk are sometimes seen dancing around this fort,
- Collector
- Eileen Ryan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Loughgur, Co. Limerick
