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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 242

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    The following story was related by James Connell (R.I.P.) to his son Matthew, and re-told by Michael Contra (13) nephew. Set down by PhilipCarolan
    One time a farmer who lived in Kilbride had a sick beast, and he went to Athboy for a superstitious cure. He went riding a horse
    On his way home just as he was near his own house at sun-set he met a crowd of strange men, some of them were for killing him others for saving him. This happened at the little bride along the Kilbride road. This man was noted for letting an extra loud whistle by putting his fingers in his mouth. He then whistled and his wife hearing it sait "that's Larry's
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Contra
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Nobber, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Matthew Connell
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male