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School: Lusmagh

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Gortarevan, Co. Offaly
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T. Ó Floinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0814, Page 170

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    In Cloghan Castle about a ¼ mile south of the castle, there is a hill of about an acre of growth called the "Lios." There is an opening on the west side of this hill which would lead you into a cave. A stone is closing the entrance to this cave. Only one attempt was made to go in because people are afraid. The belief is that you can only go in while Mass is being said in the nearest Church which is Lusmagh.
    Two men went in to explore this cave once.
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    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
    Collector
    May Meara
    Gender
    Female