School: Kellystown, Dunleer (roll number 3154)
- Location:
- Kellystown, Co. Louth
- Teacher: Bean Uí Chathail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0674, Page 162
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“A man living in Priorstown used go up to Galroostown across the fields and spend the night with them playing cards.”
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“At a gate known as the "Spike Gate" near the Piperstown road there was seen many nights a ghost dressed very peculiarly.”
At a gate know as the "Spike Gate" near the Pirperstown wood there was seen many nights a ghost dressed very peculiarly. A great many people especially from Tullyard were frightened at night and did not pass there any more until they made sure the ghost was gone. (no title)
“There is a Moate near Sandpit Church known as "Corrigans Moate" and long ago the fairies used to live there.”
There is a Moate near Sandpit Church known as "Corrigans Moate" and long ago the fairies used live there. (no title)
“Sandpit got its name from all the sand fields and sand pits that are in it.”
Sandpit gets its name from all the sand fields and sand holes that are in it.