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School: St Johnston (2)

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Saint Johnstown, Co. Donegal
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S. Mac Giolla Bhríghde
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1106, Page 166

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    see her away. He was in a hurry because he was afraid of the aul witch. Before long, he was away.
    He walked very quickly. When he got to the foot of the lane, he looked around to see if he could see the witch. When he looked behind him she was standing at his heels. She asked where he was going & he said "I am going home." The old witch would not let him go home. He stayed with her until he died.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. hags (~139)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Houston
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dernacally, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    74
    Address
    Castleforward, Co. Donegal