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School: An Pasáiste, Corcaigh

Location:
Passage West, Co. Cork
Teacher:
William Meiklejohn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0390, Page 084

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    There is a well in Mr. Ahern's land, just in the wood. This land was formerly owned by a family named Roberts. Mr. Roberts was avery bad man and hunted priests. During that time money was paid to anyone who killed a priest. On his way to his hut, the priest had to pass this well. While doing so, one night, he was caught and murdered. From that day to this day a black dog is seen coming through the fields from the well on to the road.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Richard O' Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Passage West, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mary O' Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Passage West, Co. Cork