School: Ceathrú Gabhann

Location:
Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Brian Mac Dhuarcáin
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    died. All the people who lived near the house used to see lights and hear noises every night.
    When the boy in America heard of the death of his sister he came home and went to live in the house.
    The first night he slept in it he did not see anyone or hear any noise.
    The next night he heard a noise outside the bed and he saw his brother and his sister. He asked them what they wanted and they said, "We want masses said for us and we also wanted to see you.
    The next day he went up to the priest, (payed) paid for masses, and he never was troubled by his sister or
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Commons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowgallda, Co. Mayo