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Templetown, Co. Wexford
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Charles D. Hearne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0870, Page 174

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    They couldn't stop the hen and chickens from throwing it down and then they put the ring of holy water inside. The hen and chickens disappeared and the next thing they saw something like a faggot (?) down in the hole like it would (?) out in two parts and the lads under.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Elizabeth Cusack
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Lewistown, Co. Wexford