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School: Carrigbyrne (roll number 4479)

Location:
Carrickbyrne, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Máire Cuirtéis
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    “Some years ago 'twas tould that men used to go play cards in a neighbours house.”

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    remembered seein'. He could'nt find his way through the rath. He was walkin' around for some time an' the dog afther im'. At last he fell in a dead faint, an' did'nt waken until some of his companions came lookin' for 'im. They carried 'im home an' put 'im in the bed where he died in a few days. No wan else ever went through the same field without some wan goin' with them.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ena Foley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrigadaggan, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Thomas Foley
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Carrigadaggan, Co. Wexford