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School: An Mhódh-Scoil (roll number 7784)

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Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Seán Ó hEideáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0893, Page 193

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    “There are many places in this district which fairies are supposed to inhabit...”

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    My father related this story to me
    His address is
    Castle Hill,
    Enniscorthy,
    Co. Wexford.
    Age : 58 years Born + has lived in Enniscorthy.
    Written : 9th November 1938
    There are many places in this district which fairies are supposed to inhabit and many superstitious people are afraid to pass these places after dark.
    The following is an account of one of these places which the fairies are supposed to inhabit :-
    About three miles from Enniscorthy on the left hand side of the Oulart road lies the famous "Humpy Field".
    It is about an acre in area and, it at once strikes the passer by it's immense humps and hollows.
    The highest of these mounds is about four or five feet in height.
    The grass grows on the humps and hollows alike.
    The field is useless for grazing or tillage.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    David Mc Dermott
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford