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School: St Michael's, Longford (roll number 856)

Location:
Longford, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Maitiú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0768, Page 067

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    One night my grandfather and some other men were going to a wake across a field. As they were crossing the field they saw a light in front of them - the light was moving. They heard crying and wailing. My grandfather said it was "the banshee" and they followed her. She led them to the house in which the dead man was and took up her position on the roof. The night was so dark they could not see her but they could easily know where she went from her mournful cry.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Noel Daly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockahaw, Co. Longford
    Informant
    John Mc Keown
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    81
    Address
    Knockahaw, Co. Longford