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School: Abbey (Naomh Feichín)

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Abbey, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Séan de Paor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0052, Page 0278

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  1. About the Banshee

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    About the banshe.
    1. Long ago the banshe was heard crying.
    She cries for a lot of families.
    The most distinguished families she cries for are Donohu's in Newtown, the Hayes in Ballinakill, and Miss Hayes. These are the families she cries for.
    2. One night long ago she was met in Ballingar knitting. When the people were passing her out she went in over the ditch and dissappeared immediately.
    3. She always cries when certain families die. She always cries when anyone dies in Tipperary.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. banshees (~369)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Neil Conroy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballygowan, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Patrick Conroy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballygowan, Co. Galway