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School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 087

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  2. Folklore - Fairy Forts

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    There are not many fairy forts in this district. There is a rath in Mr King's field. Tolerton, Ballickmoyler, Leix. It is round in shape, and it is said that a girl with read hair was seen there long ago.
    There is a rath in Turra. It is round in shape. It was said that there were fairies living and they were to be heard singing, dancing and playing music at midnight. There are thick bushes surrounding it.
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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
    Kathleen B. Wade
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrendenny, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Kathleen King
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Towlerton, Co. Laois