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School: Sruthán an Aifrinn (roll number 13982)

Location:
Massbrook Lower, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Ní Mhóráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 380

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  1. A Ghost Story

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    It is supposed that during the winter of this year 1938 a strange car used to pass through this district at the hour of three oclock in the morning.
    It is said that it used to come down by Lough Lavally and turn towards Massbrook. It is not known whither it used to go to Lahardane or Pontoon.
    The people who live besides the lake are supposed to have seen it I do not know whether that is true or not.
    It is said to be two soldiers who were killed long ago that was
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lily Mulhern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo