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School: Killuran / Cill Úráin (roll number 14658)

Location:
Killuran, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Thomas Mc Inerney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0588C, Page 14_014

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    There is no fort in our farm but there is one in our neighbour's. It is situated in the townland of Loughboro about half a mile from O' Callaghan's Mills. At one time there lived a pilgrim in it and he used to come down to the houses for his meals. After some time he left the place and no one knew what became of him. There is a round mound of earth around it and bushes growing
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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
    Kevin O' Callaghan
    Gender
    Male