School: Milltown (roll number 942)
- Location:
- Milltown, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sean O'Casey
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0742, Page 017
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- (continued from previous page)in the historic Hill of Skeagh - Conoc na Sgeach- not far from Rathcastle cross roads in a field now held by James Sullivan , Milltown that the "screecher" was settled. The rite was performed by the priest who was surrounded by a multitude, armed with forks, scythes and other weapons, Whilst the priest was reading the roaring of the gander became fierce and shrill and startled the countryside for miles around. During the ceremony, the "gander" remained invisible to all save the priest. As Fr Murraay neared the end of the ceremony, the cry of the gander subsisded and finally died away. Peace reigned once more in the quiet countryside and the "gander" has not since been seen or heard .
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