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School: An Cheapach, Askeaton

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Cappagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Henry Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 047

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    There are many forts in the townland of Cappagh, but there is one of particular interest. It is called the fort of Knock-na-feeda Hill. The hill is divided by the public road. The lands containing the fort are owned by Mr. Shephard of Callow. The fort is circular with a deep trench all round it. Inside the trench is lined a big mound of earth. On each side of [?] the mound are white-thorn bushes, which meeting overhead. In the centre of this fort it is very green, which shows that the invisible inhabitants are taking great care of it.
    In older times there was music.
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    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
    Joseph Buckley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cappagh, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Daniel Buckley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cappagh, Co. Limerick