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School: Mercy Convent, Monasterevan (roll number 15769)

Location:
Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Sr M. Stanislaus
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    The Dead Coach 31-8-'38
    It is said that long ago the dead coach went through the streets in the middle of the night. An old woman saw it pass through the town of Monasterevan. She describes it as being a long black coach with four wheels. it is drawn by four horses. There are black curtains on the windows and they are drawn back. The coffin is like an ordinary one. Some people say it is a sign of death.
    Margaret Butler,
    Whelan's Row,
    Monasterevan.
    Told to my by Mrs. Whelan,
    Whelans Row.
    Over 80 years.
    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
    Margaret Butler
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Mrs Whelan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 80
    Address
    Monasterevin, Co. Kildare