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School: Baile an Churraigh

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Ballincurry, Co. Galway
Teacher:
A. L. Ó Maoileannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0015, Page 346

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    1. There is a fort in Love's field in Clooncagh and a 1/4 mile away there is one in Clooncunny. Long ago two parties were at war with one another. One party occupied the Clooncagh fort and the enemy lived in Clooncunny. The battle was fought and those in Clooncagh were beaten. The dead soldiers were buried in Love's field and the fort was robbed. all the valuable things were kept, and the rest were thrown into the lake. Other things were buried in Clooncunny bog and from time to time, () dishes have been found in the bog, mentioned.
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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
    Mary K. Mee
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballincurry, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Michael Mee
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballincurry, Co. Galway