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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

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Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 352

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  1. Local Folklore - Fairy Forts

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    There is a fort in the townland of Mountain. It is situated in the land of Dinn? Mcgrath. There is a lot of trees and ferns growing in this fort. There is also a high mound and a deep dike around this fort. There was once a man named Austin Killeen of Carrowneden who went to cut ferns in the fort. When he had the ferns cut he tied them in a bundle with a rope. When he put them on his back
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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
    John Killeen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs P. Killeen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo