School: Naomh Peadar, Droichead Átha (roll number 11072)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
S. Mac Maoláin
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  1. (9) In Gormanstown about 8 miles from Drogheda a man died. He was brought to the chapel. A lot of foxes came to the chapel. Somebody went into the chapel & left the door open. All the foxes ran in & started crying.
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  2. (10) In Greenlanes, Drogheda the men have a club. One night they were playing cards. A hand came through the window & put out the light. The men went out to see who it was but they could not see anyone.
    I was in greenlanes one night and I seen a man and he started chasing me but when he was getting closer he was disappearing and one of my mates seen a banshee there before it is not a very pleasant are to be even in the day time.
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      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
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