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School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

Location:
Blennerville, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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    Said the family one and all,
    Seeing my face so ghastly pale
    "Or a ghost has made you quail?"
    (16)
    All alert now, young and old.
    Listen rapt while I unfold,
    With a voice that crooked and shook.
    My encounter with the spook.
    (17)
    Peals of laughter long and loud,
    Not intended to be rude,
    Wake the echoes from above.
    As my yarn I now unwove.
    (18)
    You've not seen the old black Priest
    Long ago he's lain to rest
    Nor |Desmond in dark silk
    Nor a countess of that ilk.
    'Twas long Lizzie carrying milk.
    In a pail upon her head
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Eileen O' Shea
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castlegregory, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs M. Somers
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    73
    Address
    Castlegregory, Co. Kerry