Volume: CBÉ 0036 (Part 2)

On this page

1. The Ghost at the Cherry Tree

   

   Share Share Post

   There is an old cherry tree, growing ni a boreen near the Castle of Ballyadams. Many people still believe that the ghost of a "White Lady" is seen under the shade of this old tree. The "lady" is supposed to have been the wife of one of the OMores, who was kidnapped by Sean-A-Pice and murdered ni the Castle. A farmer ni the locality tells the following tale: -
   I was comin from poor Paddy Whelans wake, (God rest his sowl.) one night about half past twelve o' clock. 'Twas a fine moonlight night an' the moon was shinin' through the trees ni the boreen

   (continues on next page)

   

   Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.

   History Edit

   Date

   1929

   Item type

   Lore

   Language

   English

   Writing mode

   Handwritten

   Writing script

   Roman script