School: Sceichín an Rince, Cloichín an Mhargaidh

Location:
Skeheenaranky, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Domhnall Ua Cathasaigh
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  1. One night a man died not far from this place and two of his sons went to tell their Uncle. There was a pond on the roadside near their house. When they were returning something in the form of three lighted candles appeared before them at the pond. When the funeral was over the boys told their mother about it and asked her what was it likely to be. She told them that they had buried three children and that it was they who were waiting for their father.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr D. Williams
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Kiltankin, Co. Tipperary
  2. One night a woman was coming home from Kilbehenny and near Kelly's a light appeared before her. When she came near it 'twas getting smaller and it vanished altogether. She passed on and it appeared again behind her. It followed
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr D. Williams
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Kiltankin, Co. Tipperary