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School: Ballycullane

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0870, Page 318

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    28th November 1938
    Situation.
    Story.
    In a corner of a field in Kinnagh there is a rath. It's former owner was the late Matthew Murphy. It is now the property of Nicholas Colfer.
    The rath is a high mound round in shape. About twenty five years ago the following incident took place. It is easily remembered by the old people of the locality.
    One day he[crossed out] was[crossed out] Matthew Murphy father of the late owner decided to plough it. He had only ploughed a few sods when the galloped home dragging him after them. He received severe injuries and the harness and plough were broken. No one ever attempted to plough it since.
    Written by K. Caulfield VII (14).
    from Wm. Staunton Ballycullane 75
    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
    K. Caulfield
    Age
    14
    Address
    Ballycullane, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    William Staunton
    Age
    75
    Address
    Ballycullane, Co. Wexford