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School: Killeen, Granard (roll number 13752)

Location:
Killeen, Co. Longford
Teacher:
S. Ó Duibhgeanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0765, Page 0501

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  1. Giants and Warriors (continued)

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    field which belongs to Joseph Carroll and some people were making a drain a couple of years ago and they got some of the giant's bones.
    This information came from Joseph Carroll Aughaboy. He is aged 55 years
    Katie Smyth Coolcor, Granard.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Leipreacháin or Mermaids

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    Leipreachan or mermaids
    The leipreachan is called lutharagan geanncanach and fairy.
    He is about 6" to 8" and he is dressed with red coat and skirt and pointed toed shoes looking up at him.
    The occupation he has is shoemaking and are looked upon as been friendly.
    One day a man was at a fort and he saw a fairy and he caught him and asked where shall I get money please.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. leprechauns (~1,007)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Fagan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Longford