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School: Cill Cruim / Killocrim (roll number 17072)

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Killacrim, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Micheál Óg Ó Catháin
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  1. The Fort of Spancils

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    In Tracey's land in Finuge about ten minutes walk from my house. There is a fort called the fort of spancils. It is said to built by the Danes. There is another fort adjoining it and an under ground tunnell connecting one to the other. There are many stories told about. Gold is said to be hidden there.
    The cows were always milked in the fort. When the maid went out to milk the cows she saw gold under a tree. She
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Finuge, Co. Kerry
    Collector
    M. Ní Ailpín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Halpin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Finuge, Co. Kerry