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School: Abbeyleix Convent (roll number 13613)

Location:
Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mother Paul
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0832, Page 063

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  1. The Headless Coach

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    The Headless Coach is so called because the horses are headless. It generally appears at midnight. It has been seen by several people on different nights.
    The people say they feel terrified when they hear the furious driving of the horses, and all animals shiver and run off the road. The figure of the man on the drivers seat can be plainly seen, and he uses his whip. He is dressed in black with a tall hat and the horses and coach are jet black.
    The coach starts on its journey from Blackhill avenue and on down the Balladine Road, up the town
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kittie Deegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Abbeyleix, Co. Laois