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School: Baile Dubh, (C.) (roll number 15541)

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Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean Uí Dhriaghail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0634, Page 544

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  2. Fairy Forts

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    It is often I heard my father talking about the Fairy Fort that is situated in the townland of Gort napeeka, Ballyduff, Co. Waterford. It is called Cunningham's Liss.
    It is built in the shape of a circle and there is a fence of stone surrounding it.
    The people say if you were out late by night you would see light around the place and you are sure to see the fairies dancing and hear them singing around the fort.
    It is often I have heard the story
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