School: Annacarter
- Location:
- Muileann an Mheidhg, Co. Chill Mhantáin
- Teacher: Mary C. Mulligan
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- (continued from previous page)On the farm of Mr John Byrne there is a mound, and it is believed that the man before him, (Mr Sally) ploughed it and immediately he went mad.On the farm of Mr John Sutton about three miles from the school, there is a mound and it is believed that when Mr John Sutton's father dug it and that his hair turned black and grey that night in bed.Mr John Byrne's farm is about half a mile south of this school, and Mr John Sutton's farm is a mile farther on.People still believe in Banshee's in this district. They believe that the Banshee will come and cry outside the window before a death in the house. The Banshee is said to follow the "o's" & "Mac's"It is said to be unlucky to burn the branch of a mountain ash.If a cock crows after six o'clock in the evening it is said to be unlucky.
