School: Óméith (roll number 3001)
- Location:
- Omeath, Co. Louth
- Teacher: D. Ó Cuilinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0657, Page 227
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- (continued from previous page)This fort is situated in Connamuckla Omeath. The "Cill" is circular. There is a fence of small trees around it, and the centre is full of stones. There is an entrance hole into it. Nobody even went down to explore it. I Do not know who built it. It was built for to bury children who died before they were Christened. The Danes were not connected with it. There was no Fairy People living in it. There were never any cat or other animals seen around it. The field was never dug up, except when there was someone being buried. Those living in the townland thought it was very unlucky to dig up the fort. This fort is situated in the Ferry Wood Omeath.
"The Fairy Rath" is situated in Drummullagh Omeath. It is a semi-circle in shape. It is fenced around with bushes. There is no entrance hole. There is a story attached to it. I do not know who built it. The Danes were not connected with it. There were supposed to be Fairy people living in it. Cats have never been seen about the fort. They were never interfered with. People thought it was unlucky to go near them. No lights were ever seen about it. The story that is told about the fort is:- "Once upon a time there was a(continues on next page)
