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School: Nobber (B.) (roll number 4284)

Location:
Nobber, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Ristéard Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0710, Page 221

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    Along time ago before Muff farm was divided the McEvoy family was in possession of Muff. It so happened that during their labours one day they removed a stone from "Nobber Beag" It was a big stone so it took considerable strength to move it.
    The night after the stone being removed the yard was in an uproar. Some ghostly voice called out very loudly "Leave back the stone" "Leave back the stone". The family were filled with terror and they were also very
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Nobber, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Donald
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    90
    Address
    Nobber, Co. Meath