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  1. A Supposed Witch

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    Bridget Carey was a very old lady and resided near Killurney. She was believed to be a witch or a fairy. The people were raised to the pitch that they could resist their curiosity and thinking she was with the fairies every night they agreed to find out and burn her.
    They gathered round her one day and asked her if she
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Byrne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary