School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire
- Location:
- Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: An tSr. Celestine
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Fairy Forts
“There are numerous forts in my district, some of them are known as Raths and more are known as Forts.”
There are numerous forts in my district, some of them are known as Raths and more are known as Forts. Their origin is said to be Danish as history tells us that the Danes built fortresses here and there for safety.There are many forts in my locality that go by the name of "Lis". There is an amount of superstitions concerning forts. People say it is not lucky to bring anything out of a fort(continues on next page)- Collector
- Betty Ryan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Carriggal, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Mr M. Fogarty
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 93
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Kilcolman, Co. Tipperary