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   “Baronstown which is situated about half mile from Ballynacargy in Co. West Meath is the largest estate in the district.”

   

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   “There is a hill not far from the village of Ballymacargy which is called the hill of Usnagh.”

   

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   Michael Drew, Laganstown, Ballynacargy, Co.Westmeath. There is a hill not far from the vllage of Ballynacargy which is called the hill of Usanagh. while standing on top of the hill you cannot light a cigarette on quench a candle. Not far from this hill there is a holy well and everytime anyone goes for water to this well they leave a piece of rag hanging on the bush beside the well. People say it would bring you bad luck the whole year if you went away without leaving a piece of rag on this bush. There is also the tracks of the Blessed Virgins feet and knees in the rock at the side of the

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   Topics

   1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Jack Beglan

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Rath, Co. Westmeath