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School: Luggacurran (2), Stradbally (roll number 16576)

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Luggacurren, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mrs. Delaney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0837, Page 273

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  1. Dune of Clopook

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    The Dune of Clopook is situated in the townsland of Clopook. About two miles from this school and five from the Rock of Dunamase. The word "Clopook" means "Fairy Cover" or the "Fort of the Goblins Stone."
    This is a Conical Hill of Limestone, which was strongly fortified by a double embankment. The entrance to the cave is on the South East side. It is six or seven feet high. There are many stories about this Cave. Some say it is connected with Sleety, Dunamore, Timahoe and with the Dune of Luggacurren. Many people tried to explore the passages, but much earth and many rocks have fallen in and on that account explorers are prevented entering any distance through the Dune. At present the appearance of the Dune is not much to look at. Briars and stunted bushes are growing on the sides and on the top. The height from the Base to the top is about one hundred and fifty feet. It is about
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Clopook, Co. Laois
    Collector
    Patrick Laffan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballycoolan, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr Michael Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Luggacurren, Co. Laois