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School: St. Vincent de Paul, Drogheda (roll number 851)

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Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. Magdalen
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0679, Page 213

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    It was a custom among the people long ago when throwing away water to cry out in a loud voice "Take care of the water" for they say that the spirits of the dead are there wandering about and it would be dangerous if the water fell on them. One night a woman threw out a pail of water without saying the warning words. Immediately a cry was heard. The next night a black lamb entered the house of the woman. This happened for many nights until the priest was sent for and by the power
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Clarke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    North Road, Co. Louth