School: Bellewstown (roll number 1120)
- Location:
- Bellewstown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Uinsionn Ó Draghneáin
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- It was one particular afternoon in the month of December when I went on a visit to a near friend of mine about three miles from my own home. As I walked along I felt very lonely as the blinds were drawn on all the windows and the twinkle of the lamps peeping out, leaving the traveller to think that there wasnt a sinner out only herself.
Just passing Belestrand I bethought to myself it had the reputation of being haunted, I began to feel a bit nervous but finally took courage and went along.
Arriving at my destination about six o'clock I partook of a hearty tea all the time thinking of how I was to get back. After about a good half hours chat with my friend I heard the rain falling heavily and every now(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Betty Gaffney
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Bellewstown, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Mrs Collier
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Collierstown, Co. Meath
