School: Abbeyleix Convent (roll number 13613)
- Location:
- Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Mother Paul
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- Ancient raths or forts are to be found all over Ireland. the common belief among the people is that they were the dwelling places of the Fairies or the "Good People" as they are often called.
They are supposed to be unmolested if not they bring ill luck to the person who interfered with them There are two raths in the townland of Ballypickas. One is situated near Moate on Butler's land the(continues on next page)- Collector
- L. Clinton
- Gender
- Female