School: Lagganstown, New Inn (roll number 13705)

Location:
Lagganstown Lower, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Cárthaigh
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    She challenged him to meet her in the same place on the following night to have a fair fight. The man being frightened told the priest on the following day. The priest and the man arrived ta the appointed place on the following night. The priest made a ring of holy water. She could not get near them while the holy water lasted. When it was out she hit with one finger and told him that she had him beaten. the fight was finished. the man was never the same after. He died a short time after that. She was driven into Bay Lough.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Petticoat Loose (~75)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Martin Hartigan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    73
    Address
    Knockgraffon, Co. Tipperary