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School: Cnoc an Choillín, Cootehall

Location:
Knockaculleen or Hollymount, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhártain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 081

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  2. Rathallen Fort

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    Rathallen Fort is in the townland of Rathallen in Mr. Beirne's field. It is called "rath". It is round in shape and high. There is a fence of earth around it. It is not known who has built it. It is said there are fairy people living in this fort.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Carney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Croghan, Co. Roscommon