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School: Whitecastle (roll number 10231)

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Whitecastle, Co. Donegal
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George Mc Cahey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1116, Page 196

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    In old times the fairies were seen in the lough Glen in Drung Co. Donegal. They were seen on moonlight nights, and were mostly seen on the Halloweve night.
    They wore red dresses and red caps, and they were fallen angels from the time of the war in Heaven. Others say they were evil spirits.
    They came and stole good children and left bad children in their places. They made music and they danced.
    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
    Annie Gurney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drung, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr Gurney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Drung, Co. Donegal