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School: Loughglinn (C.)

Location:
Loch Glinne, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Méadhbha, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0240, Page 425

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    It is believed the forts which are to be seen scattered throughout this country
    have survived since the time of the tribes in Ireland. Each tribe had a king and they were constantly fighting so that life and property were always in danger. People built their houses of wood and made a thick circular dyke of clay around them for protection. The houses have disappeared but the dykes remain and are called forts. Caves are generally found under the Forts. They were probably used as hiding places for precious
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    1. áit-spás-timpeallacht
      1. áiteanna osnádúrtha agus spioradálta (~158)
        1. ráthanna (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie May Finan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Loch Glinne, Co. Ros Comáin
    Informant
    Bridie Cafferkey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Driney, Co. Ros Comáin