School: Rathowen (B) (roll number 5101)

Location:
Rathowen, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Mc Garry
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    arrived at the cabin the old lady was found inside with blood flowing from her hips. It was she who was stealing the milk.
    This old man frequently stated that his mother captures a Leiprechain and had him in the house for some time. He told many ghost-stories. Frequently the ghist took the form of a turkey cock.
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  2. John henry states that when a child as he went to bring home the cows one evening he saw two Leprechauns in the corner of one of their fields. He ran home in fear. Somebody went back with him but they had then disappeared.
    There is a fort within their farm. Old man used to tell about a week’s dance that was held there at one time. There was
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    T.F Mc Garry
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Rathowen, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    James Mulvey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Drumgilra, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    John Henry Mulvey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Drumgilra, Co. Leitrim