School: Naas (Mercy Convent) (roll number 15040)

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   At Furness there is a field called the big hill. In this field there is a big slab, and it is said that some years ago there as a iron lock found in it. At Mr Wolfe's there is a big wood with a white gate leading into it, and it is said that if any one passes through this wood after mid-night that they will hear a knock, like if some one was knocking at the door. At Furness there is a grave-yard and if any one goes pass this place after mid-night they will be put back by a gust of wind and the sweat will roll of them. Near Mr. Wolfe's gate there is a big mill, and long ago it was blown down. When it was in use it was a flour mill, but now only the ruins of it stand, and it is said that a ghost can be seen walking

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   Topics

   1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   May Kerwin

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Forenaghts Great, Co. Kildare

   Informant

   Mr William Burke

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Maudlings, Co. Kildare