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School: Ceathrú Mhór (roll number 16289)

Location:
Carrowmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Thomas F. O' Hara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126, Page 263

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  1. Notes Relating to Forts in Cartron (continued)

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    that brought her.
    There is another fort in the field called "Gapons h-usige" and there is only one mound round it. When you are standing on the top of this fort you can see another fort that is not far away.
    There is a cave in this fort and there are two rooms in it. The entrance is very small but the room is fairly big inside and it is said that long ago the people went into this cave for safety.
    The fort that is in view of the one in "Tapona h-usige" is in a hollow. It is said that long ago the people lived near this fort had to be in bed before sunset because the fairies would come and haunt them. On that account the people came in
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Julia Gallagher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cartron, Co. Mayo