School: Kilmeedy (B.) (roll number 7161)

Location:
Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
John O'Grady
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0496, Page 240

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    as he was going the door, he felt the hot breath of the serpent on his neck.
    Next morning he was found dead in the chapel and all his hair burned and the print of the serpent teeth on him.
    With many years the people are afraid to go on that road at midnight.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mr John Madigan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Michael Horan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70