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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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    the stream but the hand clung to the man. He proudly galloped his horse for home and congratulating himself on the deed he had done.
    On reaching home he related his story to the guests but they fearing the strength of the "Long Black Hand" wished to see the horse. On moving towards the stable and on viewing the once gallant steed they noticed it had changed to a pining animal. In the following morning he was astonished to see lying still the joy of his life his gallant steed.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Menihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carheen, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Martin Menihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Monksfield, Co. Galway