School: An Clochar, Roscrea
- Location:
- Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: An Mháthair M. Ní Thuathaigh
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- (continued from previous page)the fort and the noise ceased. They went home and Sharpe's parents told him that the faries would revnge. They never did.
Another is told is told of Mr. Brussels. He was returning from Roscrea in a donkey and cart with his wife. When they came to Carrig fort. They heard strange noises. The donkey refused to go. They said three Hail Marys. The noises ceased and they proceeded safely on their journey.
There is another fort, similar to Carrig Fort in Dungar. A man riding a white horse is often seen there at night. One night Mr. Mangan of Ashbury, Roscrea was returning(continues on next page)- Collector
- Philomena Tobin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Parkmore, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Mr John Stapleton
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 80
- Address
- Monastery Road, Co. Tipperary