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School: Leixlip (C.) (roll number 2345)

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Leixlip, Co. Kildare
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Mrs. Harty
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0773, Page 237

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    both circular in shape.
    The fort in the Confey district is surrounded by stones and bushes with an opening in the centre and the other is a mound with a side entrance.
    Many people explored them but never found anything unsual inside. But people say they have heard music coming from them late at night.
    It is said that these raths or forts were built by the Tuatha Dé Danann as hiding places. No one ever dares to interfere with them while ploughing or planting crops.
    Agnes Bell
    5th October 1938
    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
    Agnes Bell
    Gender
    Female