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School: Barrow (roll number 11850)

Location:
Barrow, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Ml. Ó hUallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0438, Page 128

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    fields. As he was coming along he saw a man who he knew well but he was dead. He was at the mouth of a pit of potatoes. This man spoke to him and when he did this he fell unconcious. This man's name is William Ferris. He is an old-aged pensioner now. This story was related to me by my father.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nioclás Ó Connaill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Barrow, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    U. Ó Connaill
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Barrow, Co. Kerry