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School: Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat (roll number 8499)

Location:
Runnamoat, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Gráinne, Bean Uí Neachtain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0262, Page 070

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    how he fooled her but the little cow disappeared and was never seen again.
    It is also believed that St. Patrick rested on one of these Forts on his way to Oran.
    In ancient times an old farmer who did not believe in fairies started to plough his fort.
    Satistied with his days work he went to bed and slept soundly, but was awakened at midnight with what sounded like an army marching round his house.
    He went out and found the plough carried from the fort and left at his door. The sods had been turned back as if the land had not been ploughed at all. So no farmer ever interferes
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Runnabackan, Co. Roscommon
    Collector
    Thomas Finnegan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Runnabackan, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    James Connolly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Runnabackan, Co. Roscommon