School: Oldcastle (C.) (roll number 12489)

Location:: Oldcastle, Co. Meath
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The Stray Sod of Ballinvalley

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In Ballinvalley there is a field called the Caldra. In this field there are many old graves. In this field also there is a stray sod. They say that there is a child buried under this stray sod. The child it is said was never baptized and that it is not at rest because it never saw the face of God. If people walk on this piece of land it is said that they are sure to go astray. The grass always stays green on this sod and that is the only way people
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Topics
1. place-space-environment
  legendary and spiritual places (~158)
Language

English
Informant
Mr Reynolds
Gender

Male
Address

Drumlerry, Co. Meath
Informant
Mr Tobin
Gender

Male
Address

Drumsawry or Summerbank, Co. Meath

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