School: Kilskeer (B.) (roll number 1421)

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teachers:
Máirtín Ó Loingsigh R. Ó Fithcheallaigh
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  1. Once upon a time in a certain country district there was a haunted house. The people of the house were greatly annoyed over this spirit which took the form of a red haired woman and often appeared as well as making great noise in a certain part of the house immediately after sun set. To get this spirit settled as was the common saying, the owner of the house was advised to get a certain priest.
    The priest was got on the scene and bringing the maiden spirit in front of him and after praying a lenght of time failed to banish the spirit. Another priest was got and failed also and eleven more were got and also failed. Then the eleventh priest was got, a red haired gentleman and he was very suprised to see eleven priests and the first words he said were "You are a nice eleven priests that is not able to banish one demon.
    The demon answered neither will you. The preist in reply said I will and I will not allow you to go through a door, window or keyhole and now praying until
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Joe Carlon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Crossakeel, Co. Meath