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School: Loughglinn (C.)

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Loughglinn, Co. Roscommon
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Méadhbha, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0240, Page 428

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  2. A Fairy Fort

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    A fort is a circular mound of earth enclosed by a thick hedge. Many forts are still to be seen throughout the country. The origin of these forts dates back as far as the time of the Tuatha De Dannns who were skilled in magic. When they were defeated by the Milesians they changed themselves by magic into fairies and went to live in these places. Superstition still exists in connection with them. People
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Laurie Mc Dermott
    Address
    Loughglinn, Co. Roscommon