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School: Kelladone (roll number 5123)

Location:
Killadoon, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Padhraic Maguidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137C, Page 06_003

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    It is said that if a person dies in this village, and if any of their relatives or friends, are passing by this dun after midnight they can hear the "Banshee" mourning the person that is dead. The old people say that there was a man passing by this dun long ago, and he heard the loveliest music, and dancing that ever was heard or seen. He being good at dancing said he would go in, and have a dance with the fairies. He went in, and he danced all night, and when he came out again there was no sign
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Rita Mannion
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Richard Mannion
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Killadoon, Co. Mayo