School: Cratloe (C.)
- Location:
- Cratloe, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Máire Ní Shitric
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0597, Page 119
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- (continued from previous page)“‘Tis” said the man, “ what is wrong with you”
“I am after seeing a black pig” said Biddy.
“ where did you see him” said the man “near Croghaun” said Biddy Which was her old burial ground.
“Bring me home said Biddy to the man.
“I am in a barrow”said she,”and shove on the barrow”.
“You are at home said the man.
“Show me the forge.” Said Biddy,”and I will know if I’m at home.”
She lived on for another week and was removed to hospital, where she died
She was brought back an buried in her old burial ground where she saw the black pig.
- Collector
- Anna Lee
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Brickhill West, Co. Clare
