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School: Forgney, Ballymahon (roll number 860)

Location:
Forgney, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Mrs B. Higgins
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0750, Page 372

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    Henry McGann jumped down of the trap and into the public house there, in which he saw a light.
    The Ghost spoke - "You saved your life," said he. "If you came any farther, I would kill you between this and Mullingar (about four miles farther ahead) He then disappeared.
    McGann "fainted dead". He did not go to Mullingar that night, but stayed in the public - house, and he was able to finish his journey next day.
    Ever afterwards, he was afraid of going anywhere at night, and on no account would he go alone.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Toole
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Clooncallow, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Edward Toole
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clooncallow, Co. Longford