School: Milverton (roll number 15569)
- Location:
- Milverton, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: Joseph Byrne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0784, Page 154
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- (continued from previous page)There is a "fairy fort" situated about two miles from Milverton School. It is called Ardlagh Moat. It is situated in the field at the rear of Mr. Murtagh's private residence in Ardlagh. Adjacent to the fairy fort there is a sand or stone quarry. The fort itself resembles somewhat the principal mount at Tara and is circular in shape. It overlooks the sea and a large area of the surrounding country is visible from its summit. The fort is not surrounded by the trees but is bare like Tara Hill. It is said that it was formerly the residence or site of the residence of the local Irish chief as its name suggests:- "Árd Fhlaith". There is no cave or cavern such as at Dowth or Newgrange nor is there any visible entrance to the hill itself although tradition leads one to believe there was one there years ago. The Danes are supposed also to have occupied the site and to have used it as a hiding place. The land where the fort is situated has never been ploughed as the púcráin or fairies are supposed to exist there still. There is a large stone on the summit but its owner states it is only a "scratching stone". Fairy music is said to be heard at midnight in its vicinity.
- Collector
- Mr Byrne
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Múinteoir
- Informant
- Mr Murtagh
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ardla, Co. Dublin
