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School: Walshestown (roll number 3245)

Location:
Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 374

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  1. Fairy Forts (continued)

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    Mr Ham's father and a companion were the only men that got near her. When they were about a few yards from her she rose in the air.
    She was three hours flying when she was found at the pond again.
    I Mulready
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  2. Fairy Forts

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    There are Fairy Forts in our district. Thre is one in Mr Casey's fields very near the school.
    Very near our house there is an old house there is an old house. When the men were laying the foundation they heard a voice saying "move it up" but they paid no heed to it. All went on very well and the house was built. The people went to live in it but they
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    P. Leahy