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School: Dromakeenan

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Drumakeenan, Co. Offaly
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C. Ní Fhallamhain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0818, Page 126

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0818, Page 126

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    ground that bride and bridegroom never return a present. They pressed but he said "No" so he was let off at that and as he came out on the road the little fairy hopped out and said "Well done Tom if you would never be let go again for you would have to be their musician for the remainder of your life.
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    There is an old castle half a mile from Kilcolman church known as Ramore Castle.
    In olden times the people were afraid to pass this road at night for a Ghost used to frighten them and even injure them.
    This ghost was reported to the clergyman of
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Monks
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Monks
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Occupation
    Labourer