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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 137

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  1. Ráthanna agus Liosanna

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    There is a great big grave-yard situated in a field four miles north of Castletown Bere, in the Parish of Eyeries 1/2 mile from this school. The field near the graveyard is very large There is a lios in it, There are several fairy stories connected with it. There is a cross standing in the middle of the field. The old people say it is there the king's wife is buried. There are several stories connected with it. There is a big wall around it. It is about twelve feet high This field is called the Cilíneach There is a small cabin in the south side of the field. The roof is not on it now at all. It is all destroyed. The stones are knock into it.
    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
    Anna Hanley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bawnard, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Jim Hanley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bawnard, Co. Cork