School: Baile an Leasa (roll number 15561)

Location:
Ballinlass, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Treasa Bean Uí Mhathghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0037, Page 0234

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  1. A man called Micheal Disken of Castle Farm next townland to Clooneen told me of an experience which he had on one occasion about thirty years ago.
    Accompanied by a neighbouring lad about his own age (18 years) he went to Z Quinaltagh to the wake of a friend. he remained at the wake until
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. black pig (~84)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Mahon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Sion Hill, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Michael Disken
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Castlefarm, Co. Galway