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School: Ceapach Chuinn (B.) (roll number 1936)

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Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Laoghaire
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    his colt and drew a knife he had in his waistcoat pocket. He faced Petticoat Loose with knife in hand. They fought hard for a while. Then Mick stuck the knife into her. After another while he stuck the knife in her again. He left it in her this time. Then she said "Tarraing an scian arís". Mick did not draw it. If he drew the knife the third time he would have been killed. Mick's health failed him and he died shortly after the fight. This fight was about 100 years ago.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Petticoat Loose (~75)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Cullen
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Kiely
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    32
    Address
    Cappoquin, Co. Waterford