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School: Windgap (C.), Thomastown (roll number 5698)

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Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 304

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  1. The Banshee

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    There was a man working at our house some time ago and his name was John Gaule. He used to go to Callan creamery every day.
    One day he went to the creamery but he did not come home until it was nightfall.
    When he was going past a field he heard the Banshee roaring in the field. So he were along until he came to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. banshees (~369)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Chrissie O' Shea
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs O' Shea
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garryrickin, Co. Kilkenny