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School: Anglesboro (C.), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10263)

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Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
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Bean Uí Dhonnchadha
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    One night John McGrath, a native of Anglesboro' was coming from Mitchelstown. He had to pass by a fairy rath. The fairies came out and took him in to play a Hurling Match with them. His side won. After the match they took his camán from him and let him off. They told him that if his side lost the match he would not see his home for many a long day.
    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
    Informant
    Michael O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Annaslinga Crossroads, Co. Limerick