School: Ballyjamesduff Convent
- Location:
- Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Sr. Mary Theresa
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“There are a number of Forts in the locality in which I live.”
(continued from previous page)he was cutting a bush in Carn Fort. Another farmer went to level the fort in Derrylea and became demented. It is common belief that it is very unlucky to interfere with a Fort.
These forts were built by the Danes and used as fortresses when they were being banished from Ireland. They are all supposed to be haunted by the "Good People".
pupil
Viola Lynch,
Killafinla,
Ballyjamesduff,
Co. Cavan.
From whom obtained
Mr. Danny Brooks, between 60 and 70 yrs
Ramonan,
Ballyjamesduff,
Co. Cavan
- Collector
- Viola Lynch
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Killyfinla, Co. Cavan
- Informant
- Mr Danny Brooks
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Ramonan, Co. Cavan