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School: Windgap, Thomastown (roll number 5698)

Location:
Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0852, Page 055

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  1. The Fiery Spirit (continued)

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    one turned to the right and the other to the left. When Mr. R. Phelan reached home he ate his supper, when going up the stairs he collapsed.
    They agreed not to tell anybody of the fright for fear they would be making fun of him.
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  2. The Dead Hunt

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    One night as Michael Connolly was rambling at a neighbour's house a man ran in and told him that his brother was dying and when he would be going home to call in that he wanted to send a message to a friend. After an hour he left to go to his friend's house. As he was passing by the Gullet he heard terrible trotting of horses. He stood and they approahed him. Ladies, gents, and children all on horse-back chatting and laughing just like the huntsmen of today. When they came to Mr. Hawe's gate it opened for them and they all passed through and when
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josie Phelan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    M. Connolly