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School: Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat (roll number 8499)

Location:
Runnamoat, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Gráinne, Bean Uí Neachtain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0262, Page 117

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    came the rattle of chains and into view came the agent with a pot, hooks, and hangers around his neck.
    The priest accosted him. He took out his prayer book and started to pray. He moved the Spirit from the place to a stable in Donamon Castle.
    A chain & lock was placed on the door. The said room is never opened and people say an unearthly noise can be heard at midnight within its walls.
    A large black dog is seen to wander from the former home of the agent each night and come as far as Runnamoat Gate. Several people have seen him. Our local postman Patrick Kearney while returning one night
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    2. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Rooney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Edward Rooney
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Roscommon