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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 400

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  1. Fairy Forts (continued)

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    one ever tried to get into these forts. A light is still seen at the old forts in Fohenagh. Many old people go to see these forts.
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  2. An Old Story

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    It is said that on the main road between Umricam and Drumfries there is a sound to be heard at the late hour of night. It is supposed to be the sound of footsteps and no one can be seen. The reason is that a man was returning from a Carndonagh fair some years ago when he was put to death on the moor
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Charles Mc Laughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Edward Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72