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School: Teamhrán (C.) (roll number 14834)

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Tavraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Conmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0113, Page 246

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    There are six forts in this locality. One in Glann. Two in Carrabeg and three in Tavrane. Two of the forts in Tavrane were built in the time of the Norman Invasion. The people built big mounds round the forts so that they would be able to hide from the Danes. The other fort was built for safekeeping for cattle, sheep, horses, donkeys, and other domestic animals when the wild beasts were in Eire. The people of Tavrane of long ago were Prodestants and they were buried in the forts and the forts are said to be enchanted people say if you passed by them at 12 o'clock a.m. you will hear music dancing and laughting, A certain
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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
    Annie Marie Dunleavy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tavraun, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Martin Healy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    53
    Address
    Tavraun, Co. Mayo