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School: Ráithíní (Rehins)

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Rahans, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Longáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 35

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  1. A Fairy Story

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    "About 80 years ago there was a priest named Fr. Melvin living in Carramore Backs Ballina. One night himself and his brother were going to the house of the Melvins in Cloontusk on a sick call.
    On their way home, they were attacked on the road by a turkey. They were a half hour trying to pass by. Then the priest put on his stole and prayed.
    He caught hold of the turkey and put it into a tree by the road-side. The tree is still to be seen there yet.
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Bridget Quinn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tullysleva, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Reddington
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tullysleva, Co. Mayo