School: Keelogues (roll number 13183)

Location:
Keeloges New, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Cheallaigh

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Forts

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0121, Page 37

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There are a great many forts near the school. Theer is one in Ballygommon, one in Ballyvary, one in Danganmore and one in Falfadda. It is said that the forts are connected by passages and they can be seen from each other.
Most of the forts are a round shape and are encircled by a clay bank or hedge. There is a large fairy-hole in the fort in Falfadda. It is said that there are books and gold hidden in it.
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Collector
Mary Walsh
Gender
female
Address
Danganmore, Co. Mayo
Informant
James Walsh
Gender
male
Address
Danganmore, Co. Mayo
Language
English