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School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

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Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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    There is a wood near my house called "Ballyseedy Wood". Once upon a time a man named Butler was driving the coach for the Blennerhassets. His ghost is still seen driving his coach along the bank of the river. The man driving the coach has no head and he can say go on to his horses. He has a big whip and he hits the horses with it. The colour of the horses is white. It is said if you were a certain
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Ballyseedy, Co. Kerry