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School: Ballynacargy (B.) (roll number 1731)

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Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
E. Mac Óda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0740, Page 486

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  1. Local Blacksmiths (continued)

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    one for the grey, Liath Mucha and the other for the black charger Dubhfhoilean. Ever afterwards the Morans were the Cuchullins blacksmiths.
    Written by Thomas Nally.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Ghost Stories

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    There are many ghost stories told about this district. There is a large bird like a goose seen at Baronstown gate every night, at twelve o clock. John Beird of Rath often saw this bird when coming home at a late hour.
    There is a black dog with a long chain hanging
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Lyons
    Gender
    Male