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School: Collinstown

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Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0722, Page 255

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  1. Local Fairy Forts

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    In the school district there are many fairy forts. The largest ones are Kennedy's, Judge's and Barbavilla forts. Judge's fort is situated on the northern side of Kilcumney. It is surrounded by a large ditch. Whitethorn, blackthorn, and briars grow on the fort. There is one entrance on the southern side. Barbavilla fort is situated on the southern side of Barbavilla house. Bramble bushes grow on the fort. There are two entrances, one on the northern side and the other on the Eastern side. Kennedy's fort is situated
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máirséal Ní Mhaoileóin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Kilcumny, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Sean Ó Maoileóin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 50
    Address
    Kilcumny, Co. Westmeath