School: Graughlough

Location:: Greaghclogh, Co. Cavan
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The People of Mullagh Lake

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It is believed in this district that there are people living in Mullagh lake. They are said to possess very costly horses. A story is told of a young man who was once passing the lake and he met a very beautiful girl. He had never before seen anyone so beautiful. She spoke to him and he stopped to talk to her. While they talked she gave him a present of a beautiful tie. Later he showed the tie to one of his neighbours and the neighbour warned him not to wear it for said he "She is a lady out of the lake and if you wear it it will choke you" but instead
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Language

English

Collector
Billy Kincaid
Gender

Male
Address

Mullagh, Co. Cavan

Informant
Mrs H. Mc Quaid
Gender

Female
Address

Loughan, Co. Meath

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