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School: Baile an Bhile (C.) (roll number 15488)

Location:
Ballinvilla Demesne, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Giollachlaoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0110, Page 348

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    There are some forts around this district.
    There is a fort on Michael Ronayne's field of Lurgin there is a big bush in the middle of it and it is said that the fairies were seen dancing round that tree.
    There was a man working near that fort and he got a gold cup and a gold teapot.
    There is another in Anthony Smyth's land and it is said if anyone would pass there after twelve o'clock he would see the fairies.
    One night someone
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Mc Gee
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Gee
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cossallagh, Co. Mayo