School: Camross, Mountrath
- Location:
- Camross, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Heifernáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0826, Page 255
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“One night a man was going home from...”
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- John Palmer
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 12
- Address
- Longford, Co. Laois
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- Mrs Palmer
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- Parent
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 36
- Address
- Longford, Co. Laois
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“One night a man was going to a neighbours house. ...”
One night a man was going to a neighbours house. It was up a lane way near Coolrain. He saw a fire on the side of the lane. He was cold and he sat down to warm himself. He no sooner had done this until he was caught and flung into a field. When he recovered from the fright he could see no fire. He could not find his way home until morning. (no title)
“There are people living in Derry...”
There are people living in Derry by the name of Dowlings. Long ago when they first bought the house they are living it, it was haunted. They were in the fair and bringing home cattle. It was about half-past one o' clock and a man by the name of Mick went in and lit a candle to get a drink and to light his pipe. A big greyhound burst in the front door(continues on next page)