School: Cluainteach (roll number 10298)

Location:
Cloontagh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Seán Ó Buadhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0755, Page 249

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    A black dog was often seen at Edward Doorigan's at Knockadrinan between Michael Doorigan's gate and Edward Doorigans gate.
    People who saw him say there is a flame of fire from his mouth. There is an old cemetery near the place and it was said he was guarding it.
    There is a fort in John Reynolds' farm at the back of creamery. The traces of it are nearly gone now. A holly bush is growing in an adjoining field. This bush is a fairy bush. Gold is hidden near this bush. Several attempts
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