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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Lic Snámha (roll number 11849)

Location:
Lixnaw, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Gabriel
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410, Page 354

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  2. Forts - McAuliffe's Fort

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    There is a large fort in John Mc Auliffe's land. It is round in shape and has an earthen ditch surmounted by bushes all round it. There is a path leading to it and it is called the "fairy path" because the fairies are supposed to be seen dancing there on moonlight nights.
    One day Tom Mc Auliffe went to cut the hedge of the fort. Just as he was cutting the first bush he
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Browne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lixnaw, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr P. Lyons
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Ballintogher, Co. Kerry