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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

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Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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  1. Local Folklore - Fairy Forts

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    In the townland of Coolnaha there is a fort. There is another fort in the townland of Carn. It is said that there is a line of thorn bushes, from one of there forts to the other. It is said that every May morning the fairies leave the fort in Carn and go to the fort in Coolnaha. Every November's night change again. Every November's night a white horse is seen there. Lights are seen in it. This fort is called "liss". The fort in Coolnaha is called "Rath". One day while a man was walking through
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Helen Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs C. Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    40
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo