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School: Baile Thomáis, Gabhailín (roll number 15407)

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Thomastown Demesne, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Éamonn Ó Dubhláine
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    called the boy to hang the kettle and not to go out at all. During the day the farmer asked him did he hear anything last night. He said he heard some noise but he did not mind. The farmer did not sleep a wink all night with terror for he thought the house was haunted. The boy said to him. "Did there anyone die in the house for he heard he was very bad and cruel. The farmer said his father and mother died. "You treated them badly " said the boy. The farmer trembled and looked wildly about the house. He ordered the dinner of meat and cabbage and potatoes. He told the boy to remain inside. The next night the same thing occurred. For about a month or so the same noise was heard every
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Nagle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinaclogh, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    David Nagle
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballinaclogh, Co. Tipperary