School: Naomh Muire, Droichead Átha (roll number 8052)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. M. Bernard Mc Cabe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0680, Page 203

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  1. There are many strange stories connected with various old ruins and houses. An Drogheda is rich in ruins it is also rich in tales.
    In Mary Street during the time of Cromwell. When Cromwell made his attack on the town one of his soldiers was knocked against the well and was killed instantly
    According to tradition there were men coming home late one night when suddenly they heard a cry of pain. On looking around they discovered a soldier of the seventeenth century lying against the wall. One of the men took courage and went in the direction of the well. To his surprise the soldier had vanished
    This story has come down to us from generations past and it is said that if one goes out at midnight they are sure to see the soldier too.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Clare Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    James Street, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    James Street, Co. Louth