School: Domhnach Mór, Luimneach (roll number 16118)

Location:
Donaghmore, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Aingeal Nic Aodha Bhuidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0525, Page 009

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0525, Page 009

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  1. Two persons from this locality were coming from confession one evening They went into Knockea fort to pick some sticks and as they were picking them one of them noticed a crowd of people coming towards the fort. These were supposed to be the fairies they fled away and the fairies disappeared.
    Peggy Halpin. 11.2.1938
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget O' Connell
    Gender
    Female