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School: Aonach Beag (roll number 14528)

Location:
Enagh Beg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dónall Ó Murchadha
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    no hare or hounds. I blessed myself and went home as fast as I could. I went to bed and slept soundly.
    It is not (certain) proved whether this is the reason why Enaghbeg is called that name on account of the "fairy fairs"
    This is a story told to me by my grand-uncle, (Robby Gill) who witnessed this "fair" held by the fairies.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Seán Gill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Enagh Beg, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Robby Gill
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male