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School: Cill Mhic Eoghain (roll number 9848)

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Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Hurdail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0276, Page 132

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  1. Ráthanna agus Liosanna

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    There are very few "Lioses" in this part of the country, because it is not connected very much with wars or battles.
    There is a lios outside this school. It was never opened, but it is said that there is money buried there. There are several fairy stories connected with it. One night there were boys coming from town, and as they were passing the lios they saw a big light near it. They were frightened, and they ran back the road again. When they passed the school, the light disappeared. When they went to pass it again they saw a man standing near it. They spoke to him, but they got no reply. One of the boys said that they would go near him to find out what was there, but
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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
    Claire Mc Auliffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Eyeries, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Michael Mc Auliffe
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Eyeries, Co. Cork