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School: Liosmheadhráin (roll number 12335)

Location:
Lismiraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dudley J. Solan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0120, Page 297a

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    There was a man one time who went to Ballyvailna[?] to the mill and on returning 4 hrs home about twelve o'clock in the night. Over at the stage. The fairies were there on the road before him. The man had a horse and cart with him and they faires had their tall hats on. One of the faires was lying dead on the road and telling
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Colgan
    Gender
    Female