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School: Rochfortbridge (B.) (roll number 1122)

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Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Ml. Rowan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0730, Page 471

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  1. Connell's Fort (continued)

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    It is said that if you cut a lone bush in the fort some misfortune would happen you that night. One day a man was fencing he threw a bush on the fairy path and the two wheels of his bicycle that night. There were never anything heard or seen in it.
    Edward Whelehan
    age 46.
    I got the information from my father.
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  2. Gavin's Fort

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    Gavin's Fort.
    It is an immense big fort. It is surrounded by Whitethorn bushes. there are two rings around it also. One side is very low and the other side is very high. No one ever tried to explore it. The Fir Bolgs are said to have built it.
    There are a few old sayings about it.
    It is said that the Bean-Sidhe was seen crying on
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Andrew Keogh
    Gender
    Male