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School: Lisronagh, Cluain Meala (roll number 6789)

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Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Éamonn Ó Conchubhair
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    dogs passed him by at the door. He turned around and fell on the floor and had to be carried into his bed.
    He had to remain in bed for a few weeks after, during which his appearance changed very much. It was said by the old people that it was the fairies in the fort who were not pleased with the cutting of the bushes that (S) old Sam has seen that night.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Christy O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilmore, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Grath
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Powerstown, Co. Tipperary