School: Eanach Dubh (B.) (roll number 13656)

Location:
Annaduff, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Thomas Morahan
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    themselves. They used to put down a big fire and go into the house and close doors tightly. They used to stay for an hour within barred doors and at the end of that time they used to be will sweated and also cured.
    One time the late Patrick Faughnan better known as Patrick Ned went to this place to be cured of a bad disease but only for some men he would not come out safe. He was not able to lift the flag that stood for a door. He was nearly suffocated when they got him out of the house.
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