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School: Killasona, Granard (roll number 14300)

Location:
Killasona, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Bean Uí Ghaithbheacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 510

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    On the toe of each boot was a round ring which was fastened to the boot with a staple. The man asked him what he was whistling for "I am not whistling" said the ghost. "Where have you the gold" said the man. The ghost said nothing. The man shook him and told him that he would cut off his head if he did not tell him where the gold was "come with me" said the ghost and "I'll give you significant gold for yourselves". The man went with him and when he was about one hundred yards away the ghost wanted the man to let him go and he would
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Keenan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killasona, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Thomas Feeney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Address
    Killasona, Co. Longford