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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballyhimmin (fassadinin By.)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Marianne, a spirited young girl, set out to explore the old fort with her dog and best friend. They followed a narrow path through tall grass until they reached a circular wall made of packed earth. Marianne touched the rough surface and felt it warm beneath her palms. The dog barked once, then ran ahead into a hidden doorway none of them had seen before.
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