School: Naomh Muire (B.), Droichead Átha (roll number 15125)
- Location:
- Drogheda, Co. Louth
- Teacher: A. Mac Uidhlinn
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0681, Page 039
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- Many years ago a man lived in the North Road. One night he was out in the yard breaking sticks to light the fire the next morning.
When he got tired he stood up to rest his back.
He was facing the end of the garden and he stood staring.
His wife called him several times but he did not answer. At last she went out and found him standing.
She told him to come in and he answered her saying "I cannot move" "Do you see what I see" and she said "No".(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Miss Anny
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Newfoundwell Road, Co. Louth
