School: Ráth Maoláin (roll number 16131)

Location:
Rathmullen, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Laoise Ní Ruairc
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  3. XML “Fairy Forts”
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  2. There is a fort one mile from my house and its shape is round and there is a lot of lone bushes growing on it, there are many interesting stories told about it. One day a rich woman went out and cut a bush and that night she sat late carding and preparing wool while all the family and servants were asleep.
    Suddenly a knock was given at the door and a voice called "Open! Open!"
    Who is there?" said the woman
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