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School: Ballycloghan, Ardagh (roll number 9827)

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Ballycloghan, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Mary Ledwith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0754, Page 144

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    the well. As time went on the seam was being worked until the quarrying almost reached the well. Suddenly one day the sand in the face of the pit turned into yellow clay and the men had to cease work. They left off and commenced work on the South East side of the quarry. Owing to the material being held up for some days the men were obliged to work over time which meant working until nightfall. The first dusky evening the men worked here they saw a blue light rising out of the well and this made them fearful. Some of the braver men amongst the crowd ventured to walk towards the well
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Maggie Farrell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrycam, Co. Longford
    Informant
    John Gill
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Keel, Co. Longford