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School: Radharc na Sionainne (roll number 16477)

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Clooncah, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Nóirín Ní Uiginn
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    A red woman sat up late one night preparing wool while all the family were asleep. Suddenly a woman came to the door and knocked and called out "Open, open" "Who's there" said the woman. "I am the witch of the one horn" answered she at the door. The door opened and a woman entered bearing on her forehead a horn and in her hand a pair of wool carders. The two sat at the fire in silence and began to card wool. Then a second knock was heard on the door.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Padraic Mac Domhnaill
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon