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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Gort Inse Guaire

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    to climb up to it, and kept his eyes fixed on the cleft. When he reached it, he saw that it was a vast circular chamber, and it was filled with a faint golden light. A great wonder and fear came upon him, as he stood on its threshold, and looked within, for lying on the sandy ground was a multitude of fairies.
    The man turned and fled from the cave with fear. They say if any person ever touches the cave, he is caught in a magical trap.
    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
    Maria Burke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Beagh, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Thomas Burke
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Beagh, Co. Galway