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School: St. Mary's (B.), Droichead Átha (roll number 15125)

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Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
A. Mac Uidhlinn
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    in the morning again and asked "Are you alive or alive lack or did anybody trouble you". He told the master that he saw the same spirit and he eating his supper and he asked him to come and take some supper with him. Then the spirit left again.
    The third night was rolling on and the master said to Sean "I am afraid this is your last night" but the Sean did not fear.
    The third night Sean was in bed and the spirit came and the Sean jumping up said "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost what is the trouble to you or can I do anything for you". The spirit spoke to Sean and said "You are the best boy that has been in this castle. I am a long time waiting for that question. You can tell the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    L. Cunningham
    Address
    Pitcher Hill, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr Cunningham
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Pitcher Hill, Co. Louth