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School: Kilnaleck (C.)

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Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs. Reilly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0994, Page 260

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    a bucket of water on the horse's face and to whip her down with a whip"".
    At midnight the following night the parents were there waiting. and by mistake the second white horse flew past, the child let a loud screech and was heard of no more.
    The mother died shortly after of a broken heart. It is believed that the fairies dwell in the fort yet.
    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
    Mollie Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Michael Callery
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aghawee, Co. Cavan