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School: An Clochar, Baile an Mhuilinn (roll number 1859)

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Milltown, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Fionnbharra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0433, Page 237

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    "Fairy Forts"
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    Fort Agnes is situated in the townland of Knockavota which is about a quarter of a mile from Miltown. It is surrounded by three earthen fences and is supposed to have been built by the Danes.
    An underground passage leads from it to "Poll Gorm" in Abbeylands. Rumbling noises can be heard in the passage after a heavy fall of rain.
    Fairies are said to be seen in the fort in the months of May and November.
    At these times, cups and saucers are heard rattling every evening, and people, who disappear suddenly, are seen walking along between the walls.
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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
    Síghle Ní Néill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Milltown, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Seán Ó Néill
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    Knockavota, Co. Kerry