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School: Ceathrú Gabhann

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Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Brian Mac Dhuarcáin
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  1. A Fairy Story (continued)

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    and a pair of white shoes and stockings.
    It is said that anyone who goes into the fort or Tom's house will be made to sell the cattle for the fairies.
    None one goes near Tom's house or the fort from that time because they are afraid of the fairies.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Commons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowgallda, Co. Mayo