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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
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Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 252

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    the dream. At twelve o' clock they reached the fort and began to dig. At last they came to a big flag and they were delighted because they thought that the treasure was under the flag. They lifted up the flag and as they did so a roaring bull came running wildly after them. One or two courageous men determined to see what was under the flag so with the help of the lighted bog deal all they were able to find were sea shells of different shapes and colours. When the bull came very near them they also got afraid and ran with the exception of one man. This man filled a bag with the shells. and brought them home. The next morning his comrades came to this man's house to see how
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    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
    Collector
    May Dineen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardoughter, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    William Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Leagh, Co. Kerry