School: Don

Location:
Cartron More, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Pádhraic Ó Tiomáin
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  1. Fairy Steeds
    In the townland of Aughacurreen, Ballaghaderreen, there is a pool or very small lake called Pollin a bric. It is supposed to be connected by an underground river that runs north to Lissian well about four miles away.
    A farmer names Gallagher owns the land on which this pool is. It is a very good place for fish, trout perch, pike, although it is not more than 30 yards in diameter.
    Some years ago, Gallagher's grandfather had a very fine mare she used to graze on the lands around the pool. One winter he was very surprised to notice that she was carrying a foal as he
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    P. Timon
    Address
    Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Patrick Gallagher
    Age
    75
    Address
    Aghacurreen, Co. Roscommon