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School: Carraig na Heorna (2) (roll number 14976)

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Carricknahorna, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Sibéal Nic Pháidín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1028, Page 430

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    they would have better luck with their cattle. The little woman then got up and walked out. The mother ran to the door to see what direction she would go but the fairy had disappeared. When her husband returned home she told him all that had happened and they decided to keep that path clean for the future. Ever after none of their cattle died
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    “About fifty years ago in the townlands of Bonahilla dn Derryhillener there was an enchanted hare that never would be shot...”

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    About fifty years ago in the townlands of Bonahill and Derrykillew there was an enchanted hare that never could be shot no matter who tried to shoot her. People often followed her for days, up hill and down dale and she, always kept ahead, and no shot had any effect on her. One Sunday morning a few men went out to hunt
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aidan Mac Garrigle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal