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School: Ballyconnell (B.)

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Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
James Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0967, Page 315

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    Fairy Forts
    In the townland of Sleivemichael there is a fot in a field of Mr Johnstons. his fort was built, by the Irish in the time of the Dances for protection. It is covered with a round ring of bushes. Here is a hole at the back of it. It is said that Mr Johnston got a light and went in. When he was halfways in the light went out, he came out. Obtained from: Pat Drum, Ballyconnell.
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