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School: Killyon (roll number 7120)

Location:
Killyon, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh
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    5.
    About 20 perches away from this bush near Derrytanny on different occasions a light, a dog and a large swan or goose has been seen. About 30 years ago a girl was passing at 10 p.m. when a dog with red, furious eyes and tongue came out and prevented her from passing. She went back some distance and met Mrs. Dixon, Clondalee, and they passed by in safety.
    Another night, a man was
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mat Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clondalee Beg, Co. Meath