School: Lusmagh
- Location:
- Gortarevan, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: T. Ó Floinn
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- In Cloghan Castle about a ¼ mile south of the castle, there is a hill of about an acre of growth called the "Lios." There is an opening on the west side of this hill which would lead you into a cave. A stone is closing the entrance to this cave. Only one attempt was made to go in because people are afraid. The belief is that you can only go in while Mass is being said in the nearest Church which is Lusmagh.Two men went in to explore this cave once.(continues on next page)
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- May Meara
- Gender
- Female