School: Drumraney (roll number 13571)
- Location:
- Drumraney, Co. Westmeath
- Teachers: Ml Mc Garry Alice Mc Garry
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- (continued from previous page)nice complexion was taken by the fairies. There was also a huntsman taken by these fairies and when he told his story of how he got on. He said, "They had a great party but if you eat anything they will keep you for ever.
- VI
In the townsland of Ballycloughduff and in the parish of Drumraney there is a field belonging to Mr O'Roarke and there is a fairy fort in it. A man named Joseph Buckley went out on this fort and cut down bushes to fence. In a short period after, some of his stock died. An old story in connection with forts is, "What never touches you never go near it especially forts." - Informant
- Patrick Moran
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 14
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Toorbeg, Co. Westmeath
