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School: Johnswell, Kilkenny (roll number 3247)

Location:
Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
D. Ó Héigceartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0862, Page 434

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    “One night a few boys were sitting around the fire telling ghost stories and jokes. They were laughing and talking and not minding about anything when a knock came to the door.”

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    One night a few boys were sitting around the fire telling ghost stories and jokes. They were laughing and talking and not minding about anything when a knock came to the door. Thinking it was some of their friends, one boy said "come in" The knock came again and the same boy said "come in". Nothing happened however The knock came again and the boy said "Go out". The door opened and a woman's hand appeared in the doorway. It was
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margy Manning
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Purcell
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Kilderry, Co. Kilkenny