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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138D, Page 03_021

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    There are four forts in my districts. Two of them are in view of each other. One of them is on top of a creagán called Creagán Uí Mháille, in the village of Loughta. Another of them is on a creagán, called Creagánín Bán in the townland of Lennevesta. Another of them is in the hill in a nice green spot called Bainteóg Bhán in the townland of Thawnaslinnaun.
    Another of the forts are in pat Hastings land near the school in Derrymore. The fort in Creagán Uí Mháille is called Bainteóg a
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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
    Áine Hastings
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derrymore, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Thady Hastings
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tawnyslinnaun, Co. Mayo