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School: Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat (roll number 8499)

Location:
Runnamoat, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Gráinne, Bean Uí Neachtain
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    on her knees to allow her to give the children their breakfast but he would not hear of it. He took the pot with its hangings, cast it out of doors & got his servants to quench the fire. De-ranged by ill-usage the poor creature cursed him.
    Some years passed. The agent died. At midnight no-one dared pass his former residence for he appeared on his horse with a pot, hooks & hangings around his neck.
    The tale reached the ears of the parish priest. A young curate who heard the tale said he would settle him. Accompanied by a few brave men he approached the spot. Midnight came. On thee breeze
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    2. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Rooney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Edward Rooney
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Roscommon