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School: Belcarra (C.)

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Ballycarra, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Mary T. Moran
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0094, Page 430

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    The following was collected by Bridgie Joyce (pupil) from John Roache an aged man living in her village. He heard it in his youth from old people of the village. The fort mentioned is within sight of the girl's home.
    Near the village where I live, there lived long ago a man who wanted to buy a cow, but was nervous about doing this important job alone. One day however he took courage and ventured to the neareset town where a fair was being held. Just as he was looking round a friendly voice beside him said, Johnny, I will help you to buy a cow, there is a decent one, just what you want, over there to the right of you. The man and his companion bargained for and bought the cow, and just as he turned round to thank his unknown friend, he was no
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Joyce
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Roache
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Address
    Curraghmore, Co. Mayo