School: Moyvoughley (roll number 7249)

Location:
Moyvoughly, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
C. Ní Fhlannagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0743, Page 110

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0743, Page 110

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  1. A long time ago in Rosemount grave yard there used to be a light seen all around the chapel
    The people said that there must be an end put to it and three priests came there and blessed the grave yard. One of the priests saw something rising on the ground and he took it and put it under a bush. He died in a week after.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
  2. The Ghost of Walking Gallows Hempanstall is seen between the forth and the water at Igoes bridge. There was a road from Moyvoughley to Ballinderry.
    The druids had their burial place on Clarn hill.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.