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School: Scoil N. Bríde, Kilmaine

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Kilmaine, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Maighréad, Bean Uí Ghliasáin
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    There was an old church in Killernan long ago and the field where it was built is believed to be consecrated ground, and if a child dies without baptism it was buried in it. There are a great many flags of graves in it but there are no dates nor names on them.
    The walls of the church are standing still two years ago. There is also a liss in it, and ghosts are often seen in it. About two years ago three ladies dressed in blue were seen in it. This was supposed to bring good luck to those who saw them, but it did not as the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Mc Donnell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killernan, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Mc Donnell
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killernan, Co. Mayo