School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
(name not given)
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  1. My father told me a funny story about a ghost which happened long years ago during the time of his grandfather.
    It was noted that the bridge between the ancient village of Dunnamaggin and his home was very unlucky to pass by. This bridge was better know as the "New Bridge".
    One dark dull night a man was coming home.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Ní Longáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Haggard, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Edward Long
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    69
    Address
    Haggard, Co. Kilkenny