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School: Carrickatee (roll number 16481)

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Carrickatee, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Éamonn Ó Dubhthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0941, Page 228

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    sun-set and bade them leave her home. As they approached her home they saw a pale weak looking child outside. It was the colour of death and so the fairies carried it away.
    When she went in her mother was in bed ill. She had been growing weak since Brigid was stolen. A little weak and crying child was left in her place that is what the fairy meant by waisteral. Brigid's mother became quite well and they lived very happy ever afterwards.
    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
    Kathleen Mc Mahon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Greagh, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    James O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Greagh, Co. Monaghan