School: Ruadhán
- Location:
- Ruan, Co. Clare
- Teachers: Seán Ó Liadhráin Bríd Ní Dhíomáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0613, Page 379
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- There are several forts in the locality. Ruan is noted for its caves. The forts vary in shape but the majority are circular. Nearly all the forts have a connection with some neighbouring one.
Some have been explored. The most remarkable one is on Porte Hill which is connected with the one in Lissyline by an underground passage which is accessible Owners have never interfered with these forts and would be very upset if even a thorn from one of the bushes growing on them pricked their hands.
Lights are supposed to have been seen at the one in Lissyline and Tullyodea.Names of Liosanna
(1) Tullyodea (2 or 3)
(2) Porte Hill
(3) Lissyline
(4) TierneaNatives say that they are supposed to have been constructed by the Tuatha dé danáns.
