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School: Derrynananta

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Derrynananta Lower, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs O' Regan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0965, Page 085

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    man. It appeared to the man that he travelled through many strange places, but never reached home. He got afraid but still continued to walk, and at dawn he found himself sitting in the middle of the fort. He felt tired, and sleepy but struggled to his feet, and went home. After a long sleep, he got up and made a vow that he would never be out late at night again.
    The Story Tellers age is 78 years.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Susan Dolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Corracleigh, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    James De Lacy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    81
    Address
    Moneensauran, Co. Cavan