School: Monedarragh, Mostrim (roll number 7642)
- Location:
- Monadarragh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhealláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0770, Page 072
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- (a) Bean-Síde - cries for old Irish families She is supposed to appea sometimes - wringing her hands and tearing her hair. At other times only her wailing is heard.
In this district, the Bean-Side is supposed to "follow" - The Cullen family This family lived in Longfield. ('til 1934) The Bean-Side was heard crying for Mrs Flood, Ringowney. She died about twenty years ago.
The Bean-Side was heard crying for Mrs Noonan, Bam. She died about seven years ago.
When John Killean was dying his wife heard wailing. She opened the door and saw a little woman all dressed in white and she crying John Killean died about three years ago.
The Bean Side was heard crying for - Moore, Linodo - father of the family living there at present(continues on next page)
