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School: Eanach Dubh (B.) (roll number 13656)

Location:
Annaduff, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Thomas Morahan
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  1. Folklore - A Story (continued)

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    Lord Leitrim built a house and gave him a farm of land which consisted of seven acres as compensation for it island
    When he gave up possession of the island the only think he was for leaving was bald friends, namely the bald coot the water her, the scare crow and the raven which sang guardian don't leave us alone.
    This tale was told to me by Pat Reynolds, Culmor, Dromard Co. Leitrim
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Folklore - Fairy Forts

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    Folk - Lore
    Fairy forts
    In Patrick Gallagher's land in the townland of Clonbo at the bank of Lough Earl lake there is a fairy fort and facing it is Michael Flynn's land in Lough Earl on the opposite side is another.
    In olden days when men
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Pat Reynolds
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cuilmore, Co. Leitrim