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School: Gort an Tuair (roll number 13467)

Location:
Gortatoor, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine Nic Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0141, Page 437

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  1. Ráthanna agus Liosanna (continued)

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    That man had a son, and he was very innocent. He(the son) saw the lady and her friends in the fort, kicking foot-ball. They invited him to spend an hour with them. Son in he went. When the hour was over, they all clapped him on the back, and said that he was the best footballer they ever met.
    The lady said "we must give him a prize" so they all agreed. The gift they gave him was good sense and the best foot-baller that ever lived. He went home a happy man.
    After that, he was a vise man and a great footballer and he won many prizes.
    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
    Location
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Gerrard Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gallowshill, Co. Mayo