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School: Ballybunion Convent (roll number 13233)

Location:
Ballybunnion, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Aodán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0400, Page 202

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    he was passing the graveyard three greyhounds came out and stayed jumping before him. He called them every name he could think of but he could not drive them away. The dogs disappeared and he met two women having two children in their arms, and he said "Good night and God bless you both" and they never answered. Then he met two other women and he gave the same salutation but got no answer. Then when he reached home, he heard people having murder and he went out to see what it was
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Farranpierce, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr Tom O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Farranpierce, Co. Kerry