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School: Drumlease (roll number 15382)

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Drumlease, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Thomas Dillon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0200, Page 237

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    this same man saw one of his brothers sons searching along the fence for something, so he asked him what was he looking for. The young lad said that his mother was out all night and did not return and he was searching for her. "Your mother is all right," says the man, taking out his purse and opening it. Out flew the big black clock off towards her house. "Now there is your mother," said the man. This woman had the power of changing herself into a clock or black beetle when she wished to do any evil.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Gallagher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Friarstown, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    John Mc Sharry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromahair, Co. Leitrim