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School: N. Colmcille, Buncrana (roll number 16752)

Location:
Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Pilib Mac Riada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1110, Page 399

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  1. Dark Inishowen (continued)

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    (IV)
    Now I am stationed in the County Fermanagh
    My friend and relatives they all stay at home
    Sure if ever I return back it will be to marry
    And stay with my Darling, in Dark Innishowen.
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  2. Fairy Forts

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    There is a fairy Fort in Sledrin. A long time ago the fairies used to come out and play music. There is another Fairy Fort in Fohenagh. These fairy Forts are not in view of each other. It is not known where the entrance is to let you in. These forts are all round. One of these forts is surrounded by trees and the other is surrounded by moss, stones, and trees. No
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Charles Mc Laughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Edward Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72