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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile an Gharrdha

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Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Sr M. Treasa
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    In the district of Caherhennessy there lived a girl named Mary Morrissy. She lived with her widowed mother. They owned a little farm and in it was a spring well. One day after she had taken her dinner she drove the cow to the pond beside the well to drink. Being a long time away her mother grew impatient and went in search of her. She found her sleeping by the well and took her home. The girl sat by the fire and got suddenly ill. Her countenence became like that of a witch with long teeth
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Éibhlín Ní Buacháin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Caherhenesy, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Michael Bohan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    47
    Address
    Caherhenesy, Co. Limerick