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School: Ballynacargy (C.) (roll number 7893)

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Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Óda
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    “One day about 20 years ago a man named James Grehan was cutting turf in Ballallan bog.”

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    One day about 20 years ago a man named James Gresham was cutting turf in Ballallan bog. When he was twelve feet below the surface, he found a tub of butter. It was very hard. He is said to have sold it in Mullingar.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Janie Heduvan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Occupation
    Pupil
    Address
    Ballintue, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    James Heduvan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male