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School: Dearg Dún (roll number 10894)

Location:
Dergvone, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Máire Ní Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0205, Page 007

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    him and one man told him to take the coffin and help them carry it. He took it on his shoulder and started to travel along with them. When they had gone about a quarter of a mile of the road the man turned to look behind him and they all disappeared and he saw them no more. Then the man turned back and walked home safely.
    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
    Michael J. Gilmartin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dergvone, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Pat Hearte
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Dergvone, Co. Leitrim