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School: Cnoc an Éalóidh (roll number 16562)

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Knockanelo, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Neachtain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0148, Page 486

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    on "Loch Con". The ghost then disappeared and it is said to be in the island yet.
    D'innis Pádraig Ó Caomhaoin
    Scriobh Mícheal Ó Caomhaoin
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    There was a man once who lived in Culleens. His name was Michael Loftus. One night he was out cardplaying in a neighbour's house. It was very late when he was returning home. He was frightened by a ghost who came before him on the road. He would have been killed but he took out his rosary beads and began to pray. The ghost then disappeared. Michael vowed he would never play cards in a public house for drink from from that onwards.
    A friend of Michael's owned a public house. He invited Michael to a gamble. Michael at first
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mícheál Ó Caomhaoin
    Gender
    Male