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    abroad and after a few years Jack died and he was brought home for burial in Lea church yard. Before he was buried Mrs O'Dare said she would to see her husband for the last time. When the coffin was opened it was found that the corpse had an asse's head. It was said that he was so bad while he lived that the devil could not let him alone when he was dead. It is said that he still rides on horseback around the yard. All the land has been divided up amongst the people of the neighbourhood and my uncle
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Phaor
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Julia Kavanagh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garryvacum, Co. Laois