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School: Shountrade, Adare (roll number 6657)

Location:
Shantraud, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0505, Page 089a

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  1. The Haunted House at Adare (continued)

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    years ago, the then Parish Priest of Adare, Rev. Dean Flanagan was riding on horse back by night to attend a sick person.
    The horse suddenly stood still outside the house and showed every appearance of distress. The Priest endeavoured to drive him on but he reared suddenly and threw him to the ground. He had to leave him in a nearby house till morning.
    On another occasion he was driving home late at night, the driver was amazed to find that they refused to pass by
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Bourke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynagool, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    James Blake
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    Adare, Co. Limerick