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School: Lisacul G.N.S. (roll number 13048)

Location:
Lisacul, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean Uí Ghiollanátha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0239, Page 011

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    Among the many historical places in the district which points out something connecting with Ireland in troubled times are forts. Forts are very common in this district. Some people believe that fairies inhabit them, while others say that they were built as places of refuge for the Danes.
    Forts are composed of a circular plain, covered with bushes, and form a little wood. They are very lonely and some people are afraid to pass by a fort at night. There is one near our school, where it is believed that there is a hidden treasure. People dug for it once but they could not continue their search, because they were
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Roisín Ní Duigneáir
    Gender
    Female