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School: Scoil na gCeithre Máighistrí, Dún na nGall (roll number 14247)

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Copany, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mag Fhionntaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1035, Page 268

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  1. A Ghost Story

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    One night very late a man named Johnny Walsh was coming home from a ball alone.
    When he came near Town lough a big black man came out from it and he walked along with him but never spoke.
    Johnny Walsh got afraid and he began to run.
    The ghost ran also.
    When they came to a river near Walsh’s house the black man disappeared.
    This was supposed to be the devil and he was often seen at the lough.
    People say that if you thought of blessing yourself he would have to go away.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Adhamhnan Mag Fhionntaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Informant
    Robert Lawn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    76
    Address
    Drumnahoul, Co. Donegal