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School: St Columba's, Cloonagh, Granard (roll number 12813)

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Cloonagh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Peter O'Reilly
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    about his neighbours, or did they notice then having anything to do with their cows, and he said not that he knew, that the fields the cows used to be in, was in the middle of their farm, and it was not near any of the neighbour's fields, but then he thought of the hay rope that he found, and told him about it.
    Hah? said the priest, that explains the matter, some person was trying to take your butter and they were interrupted so you have theirs. "Go home and burn that rope and the spell will be broken.
    He went home and did as he was directed, and from that day, there was no interference with their milk or butter.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Philip O' Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer