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    There was once an old kiln in Ballysop on Mr. Doyle's land, and it was haunted. It was sad that there used to be greyhounds singing in the kiln and that they were heard by several people. There were also lights seen in this kiln.
    One night, a priest was going to a sick call and he saw a light in the kiln, and he heard the greyhounds singing. It was beautiful and they were saying "Stay and listen, stay and listen" but the priest did not stay. He went on and it is said that the greyhounds were trying to stop the priest so
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josie Caulfield
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballykeeroge, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Michael Caulfield
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Carpenter
    Address
    Ballykeeroge, Co. Wexford