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School: Lios Uí Chathasaigh, Inis (roll number 10321)

Location:
Liscasey, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Coileáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0605, Page 172

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    It is generally thought that this townland got its name from

    Lios - a fort
    Cátha (of) - a battle
    Sidhe - fairies

    It means the Fort of the Battle of the fairies.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Liscasey, Co. Clare
    Collector
    John T. Neylon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Liscasey, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mr William Neylon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coill an tSiáin, Co. Mayo