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School: Ceathrú Gabhann

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Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Brian Mac Dhuarcáin
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    as his legs could carry him.
    At last he reached his house. When he came in he fell on the floor. It was not long until the ghost came in and said "If I caught on the road I would murder you"
    He went out the door and Michael saw him going in to a fort in Michael Howley's land and he did not see him ever again. It was not long until Michael told the story to the neighbours and said "If I got Ireland free I would not go there again at night."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Commons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowgallda, Co. Mayo