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School: Finternagh

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Finternagh, Co. Cavan
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C. Ní Bhuachalla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1004, Page 266

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  1. Tulnaskeagh Fort

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    There is a fort in the townland of Tulnaskeagh. Its name is Quigean. It is a very big fort. It is in view of four forts. Wilton fort, Leitrim forts and Relagh fort. There is a fence of stone and clay around it. People are afraid to plough it. There is a hole in the middle of it but no one ever went down. Whins grow on it.
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Tullynaskeagh, Co. Cavan
    Collector
    Philip Clarke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tullynaskeagh, Co. Cavan

  2. Lenenavara Forts

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    There are two forts near where I am living. They are situated in the townland of Lenenavara.
    They are round in shape. There is a heap of earth around one. Around the other, there is a little fence with bushes growing on it. From one of them, you can see the other one.
    The owner of one of these forts once planted potatoes in it. They appeared
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