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School: Teamhrán (C.) (roll number 14834)

Location:
Tavraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Conmara
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    Michael Forry of Tavrane Kilkelly Co. Mayo was a herdsman for the O'Grady's of Tavrane. He use to stay visiting in their house until late at night. Once as he was coming out from the O'Grady's House he heard great noise coming down Tavrane Avenue. He returned into the house again and he said "The fairy horses are coming so I will wait until they pass by lest they might bring me." As the fairies were passing they all could hear the great noise. When they had passed Michael went home. On his way home he
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Marie Dunleavy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tavraun, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Martin Brett
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Tavraun, Co. Mayo