School: Coillín Aodha (B.)
- Location:
- Culleens, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0164, Page 139
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- (continued from previous page)Fairy Fortsfort. He said he saw all building built with square stones, and he saw many small rooms.
There are many stories attached to these forts. People say that fairies live in then to this day. The "Dedannans" are supposed to have built them. There are no stories told in connection with wild animals been seen at them. Farmers when sowing crops never interfere with them. Lights are often see at them and music is often heard in them.
- Informant
- James Gordon
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 78
- Occupation
- Shopkeeper
- Address
- Ballyogan, Co. Sligo
