School: Rockfield (roll number 15378)

Location:
Rockfield, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Caoimhín Ó Duibhín
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  1. A Religious Story.
    Once upon a time a priest was going on his way to a sick call. When suddenly the horse stopped, and the priest saw a bug wall in front of him. He knew that it was the devil. He said some prayers and the wall disappeared so he went on.
    When he reached the house when the person was dying he heard very loud rough singing. The man was dead. It was the devils singing because the man was dead before, the priest got there.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    2. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Hugh Conlon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolaney, Co. Sligo