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School: Breacaire Beag (roll number 14891)

Location:
Brackary Beg, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Ó Brádaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 208

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  1. Giolla na Scrada (continued)

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    the house was all potatoes but there was no sign of giolla-na scrada. John had a busy time picking them up. When Martin Gaffenygolup[?] the cows were in the field beyond the house. It is said he never did[?] anyone unless those he heard talking about him. he as always listening to hear if people were talking about him and if so he gave them terrible trouble before morning. It is said that he was banished for ever to Lough Melvin, Rossinver, County Leitrim by a priest.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Rooney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyglass, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Patrick Rooney
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyglass, Co. Leitrim