School: Corrovally, Achadh Dúin, An Sciobairín (roll number 13961)

Location:
Corravoley, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eileen Reid
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  1. There is a large fort near my home in the townland of Lissydonnell. It is said that once long ago there was a man called Seán Mac Carthy who lived near the place. One day he saw a door at the side of the fort and entered.
    When inside he walked on till he came to what seemed to be a fine large room; he then went on till he came to another but it was rather dim and he could not see clearly.
    He suddenly found the dimness very trying and he became very frightened and rushed out and forgot to close the door after him.
    Next day one of his cows
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Chrissie Berry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cappagh Beg, Co. Cork
    Informant
    J.J. Berry
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 55
    Address
    Cappagh Beg, Co. Cork