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School: Raharney (C.)

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Raharney, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs. Conway
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    In Gibson's field there is a ditch. In one spot of the ditch a bush will never grow. If a bush is put into it it is out of it the next day. There is a man supposed to be seen near the spot.
    There is a drain on the Riverdale road called Quins arch. Long ago there was a man riding a horse. Having come to this drain he got down to give the horse a drink. While the horse was drinking the man fell into the drain and brought the horse with him. A certain time [?] of the man is still to be seen giving the horse a drink.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Farrelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    70
    Address
    Riverdale, Co. Westmeath