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School: Drumbaniffe, Crusheen

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Drumbonniv, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Máire Ní Lionnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0593, Page 051

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    There are many fairy forts in this district.
    In Mr. John Tamplin's farm, Barefield, which is about five miles north east of Ennis, there is a fort called the "Cathair", where the Danes were intended to build a castle long ago. When they had the foundation made, it filled up with water and they were unable to build the castle. Then fairies dwelt there.
    One night Mr Tamplin's grandfather went out to see his cow, which was in calf.
    When he drew near the fort he saw clothes out in a hedge to dry.
    When he was coming home he heard lovely
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    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)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Christy Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Durra, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mr Martin Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Durra, Co. Clare