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School: Broca

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Brockagh Lower, Co. Leitrim
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T. Ó Chioráin S. Ó Gallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0198, Page 409

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    around the fort thinking that he might "rise" it again but he did not succeed, and when night came on he thought it was time to go home.
    He turned to go home but he was surprised to find that no matter in which direction he turned he was enclosed by a high wall. He had to stay all night there, but when day came he had no difficulty in getting out.
    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
    Adrian Clancy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Brockagh Lower, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Brian Ferguson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killycloghan, Co. Leitrim