Volume: CBÉ 0190

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   “Some people say that the City of Bannow wasn't buried at all...”

   

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   Some people say that the City of Bannow wasn't buried at all, that it was quicksilver that was laid in the bar and changed the place or an earthquake shook it, or a great snowstorm came and there was a different aspect on the place when the snow melted.
   Lights used be seen at the old church of Bannow some years ago, but they weren't seen of late. There is a strange story told of a raven. This raven sits on the top of the Church walls, and bawls for three or four nights before a funeral. Before every funeral comes to the graveyard the raven is heard, and seen, and what is more wonderful still she is to be heard and seen

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   • Bridget Francis