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School: Maigh Locha (Cailíní)

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Moylough, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Challaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0081, Page 144

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    There are two fences of earth around one of the forts and there was a dyke of water between the fences and stakes were driven on the inside fence with the pointed ends facing out. That was to prevent the enemies from crossing into the fort. It is believed that this fort belonged to the Druids
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dellie O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Moylough, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Mr U. Scarry
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Moylough, Co. Galway