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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

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Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 08_040

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    There are many forts in this part of the country. There is one in Turpane and two in Creeher. These forts were (beieve) believed to be built by the Danes long ago. The Danes built these forts for protection. The forts were built on great heights and they had a great view from one fort to another.
    There are four or five children who were not baptised buried in the in Turpane fort.
    The old people thought
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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
    Maree O' Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creeharmore, Co. Roscommon