School: Ceathrú Gabhann

Location:
Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Brian Mac Dhuarcáin
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  1. A Story 5.12.38
    There once lived in Carragolda a man names Thomas Ruane.
    He used to go on his visit to his cousins who lived about two miles away. One night on his way home at the hill near the graveyard he heard a noise.
    He looked about to see a man by his side. He turned to go to his cousins, but some power drew him straight on his journey for home. He looked to see the man again, but this time, there was nothing left but his bones.
    The ghost walked by his side until he reached the stage then he looked in to his face and said "My walk is finished with you tonight Thomas"
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Commons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowgallda, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Male