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School: Balrath (roll number 9770)

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Balrath, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Oirghiall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0738, Page 019

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    end of the grave and when they opened them there was nothing in them but dust and they closed up the grave again. Forts are very plentiful around the school district. I supposed that is why it is called Balrath.
    It is not right to dig forts as it is said that the fairies would bring some bad luck on you. Some people would believe that but it is only superstition. If a lone bush grows on a fort it is unlucky to cut it down or touch it as it belongs to the good people.
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