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School: An Cnocán Bán, Áth Treasa (roll number 12999)

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Cummery Connell (South), Co. Cork
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Eibhlín, Bean Uí Ríordáin
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    There is a fort in Knockafurtig in Michael Emperor's farm. It is called a fort. It is made of stone, it is a big rock. There is no ditch around it or there is no hole in it. There is ivy growing on it. Lights are said to be seen in it and music heard.
    The owner of the land never interfered with it.
    There is another fort in Rockhill at the bottom of Martin OLeary's farm. It is called a fort. This fort is withing view of the fort in Michael Emperor's farm. It is made of earth. There is no ditch, or stone fence around it, or there is no hole in it. Lights are said to be seen in it and music heard. It is called the '' Blochain.'' It is round in shape.
    The owner of the land never interfered with it. There is an Alley near it. It is haunted too.
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Benjamin Linehan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Cornelius Linehan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Lyraneag, Co. Cork