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T. Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0722, Page 248

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    his daughter to go out to the spring well for water. She got a pail and the key of the well. Out she went for the water. In the excitement she forgot to lock the door of the well. The water burst forth and before she was in the hall she was covered with water to the knees.
    The merry makers in the hall saw the girl swimming in the water. They rushed out to the door but water had cut them off from the outside part. The water got higher and higher till at last the castle was drowned. It is said that ancient Fore is under the water. This water is known as Lough Lene.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Micéal O Maolagáin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Rathnarrow, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Dorread Ó Dáibhidh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 50
    Address
    Rathnarrow, Co. Westmeath