School: Caisleán an Fhrinnsigh (roll number 11707/10648)

Location:
Castle Ffrench, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheál Mac Shiúrtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0044, Page 0068

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0044, Page 0068

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  1. An Old Story (continued)

    There are lots of good old stories told in this locality. Some years ago a man called John Nolan was working at a certain house.

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    to do him harm.
    It was supposed that something was following them at night, and that the mare wanted to save the man.
    It was nearly twelve o'clock when they went to Ballinamore, and it was a very late hour to be out at that time.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Fallon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Currafarry, Co. Galway