School: Mullach Dubh

Location:
Lisgorman, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pádhraic Ó Blioscáin
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  2. Fairy Forts
    On my father's farm there are two forts one on each side of the house. One is called the black fort and the other is called Lisgorman fort. Both are in view of each other. There is a fence of earth and trees around each and there's an entrance hole in both.
    We never interfere with these forts these forts especially the black one because year ago when barefooted children were playing around
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