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School: Aodh Rua, Dún na nGall (roll number 13382)

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Donegal, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus Mag Shamhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1034, Page 148

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    In every district in Ireland there are old forts and other relics of bygone ages and the district around the town of Donegal is not devoid of its share of forts. Indeed, there are six forts in the district which if they could speak would have an interesting story to tell. Not the least important is Rathneeny fort.
    Rathneeny fort is situated in the townland of Rathneeny and about three miles from Donegal Town. It is supposed that there is treasure hidden in this fort and here is a story I have heard concerning the treasure.

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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Friel
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumgowan, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr Frances Farrell
    Gender
    Female