School: Caladh (B.) (roll number 11920)
- Location:
- Callow, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Ciaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126F, Page 16_019
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- (continued from previous page)soldiers would not notice them.
There are fairies supposed to be dwelling in them. Long ago people passing by at night sometimes said they herd them singing and dancing inside.
The forts were built with stones and morter, and thick flags were put on the top to prevent the rain(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Francis Doyle
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Lismoran, Co. Mayo
