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School: Málainn (roll number 13949)

Location:
Malin, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Eilís Nic Uilcín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1124, Page 286

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  1. A Fairy Tale (continued)

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  2. A Fairy Tale

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    One Halloween night, William Doherty Killourt Malin Head, was on his way home, when he was started by a sudden noise of laughter. Then a tall woman appeared from behind a hill laughing loudly. This woman was a fairy.
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  3. A Fairy Tale

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    Hugh Doherty, William Doherty's son heard a banshee crying mournfully. It could be heard for far around.
    Shortly after this his father died. It is said that a banshee crying is a sure sign of a death.
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