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School: Breachmhaigh (roll number 13222)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Giolla Pheadair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0155, Page 280

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  1. A Strange Happening

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    More than one hundred years ago my grandfather Matt Connolly lived in the townlland of Culticare in the parish of Ahamlish. At that time long journeys were done either on foot or on horseback. My grandfather owned a very valuable horse and was accustomed to visit relations of his who lived in the townland of Clonarca, near Cliffoney in this parish. He always rode on horseback when going on these visits and usually returned
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs J. Leonard
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    86
    Address
    Aghagad, Co. Sligo