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School: Coillín Aodha (B.)

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Culleens, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0164, Page 138

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    Fairy Forts
    There are several fairy forts in this district. I will try to name some of them. One of them is Rac Mrc Corcary and it is from this fort that the Electoral Division gets its name of Rathmacurky.
    Another one is Rac Manary and it is situated in Tullylinn. Another fort is Rac Mor and it is situated in Carrowcollar. Another forth is O'Brien's fort and it is situated in Ballyogan. Clery fort is situated in Meenashammer.
    They are all in view of each other and are all circular in shape. There is a mound of earth around all of them. In some of them there is an entrance hole. John Keaveny is one boy I know who explored O'Brien's
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Gordon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Occupation
    Shopkeeper
    Address
    Ballyogan, Co. Sligo