School: Nobber (B.) (roll number 4284)
- Location:
- Nobber, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Ristéard Ó Fithcheallaigh
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- The following story was related by James Connell (R.I.P.) to his son Matthew, and re-told by Michael Contra (13) nephew. Set down by PhilipCarolanOne time a farmer who lived in Kilbride had a sick beast, and he went to Athboy for a superstitious cure. He went riding a horse
On his way home just as he was near his own house at sun-set he met a crowd of strange men, some of them were for killing him others for saving him. This happened at the little bride along the Kilbride road. This man was noted for letting an extra loud whistle by putting his fingers in his mouth. He then whistled and his wife hearing it sait "that's Larry's(continues on next page)- Collector
- Michael Contra
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Nobber, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Matthew Connell
- Relation
- Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
- Gender
- Male