School: Killybrone (roll number 1798)
- Location:
- Killybrone, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: P. Coyle
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0959, Page 326
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- Very interesting legend, connected with Errigal graveyard, would probably have perished with the other folklore of the locality, had not Carleton enshrined it in his beautiful ballad: "The Churchyard Bride."
It was commonly believed in the neighbourhood, a century ago, that Errigal graveyard was haunted by an amorous spirit which appeared occasionally to young people whose relatives were buried here; and its appearance was always an omen of death to those who had the misfortune to encounter it. When a funeral took place it accosted the young person who remained last in the graveyard, over whom it exercised a fascinating influence. If that person was a young man, it appeared as a charming maiden, inspired him with an irresistible affection and exacted a promise that he should meet her there, on that day month. When, on the contrary, it appeared to a girl, it assumed the appearance of a graceful and attractive young man, and secured a similar promise.
"If I to thy youthful heart am dear,
One month from hence thou shalt meet me here."(continues on next page)
