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School: Crecora, Tobar Pádraig (roll number 9668)

Location:
Crecora, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ainnín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0526, Page 091

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    I heard where a local race-horse owner was on a visit there one night. One of the grooms drove a pony and trap to bring his master home. When the boy arrived at the big gate leading to Fort Elizabeth House, this gate was opened and shut by a stranger as the pony and trap passed through. Whether intentionally or not, the gentleman did not return with his groom that night.
    The boy met the same party, this most obliging stranger who again opened the gate and closed it when the car passed through on the return journey.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Ó Finn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lemonfield, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Seán Ó Finn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lemonfield, Co. Limerick