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School: Achadh Mhaoláin (roll number 9254)

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Aghawillin, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Mrs Prior
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0226, Page 331

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    when they saw fou women coming.
    They were walking in a row and she was the last of the four.
    The four women passed the very edge of the ring the two men were after making. When his time came for him to catch her he made a little effort but all his strength went from him.
    When he told the story to all the neighbours they said he was mean didn't catch her and see what the consequences would be.
    This is a true story and was told to me by my grandmother, and she heard it told by the two men that this incident happened to.
    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
    Francis Mc Kiernan
    Gender
    Male