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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cluain Meala

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 086

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    for that would keep the fairies away.
    They put her over the fire for three days and each time they said
    "Are you Brigid Cleary in the name of God?"
    It is said that when she died her body and soul walked out the window.
    Ever since her people were called "The Fairy Burkes".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
        1. fires (~306)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Kelleher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary