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School: Forth (roll number 12909)

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Kilmannan, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chraith
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    I obtained the material for this composition from my mother -
    Mrs Mary Hayes,
    Sleedagh,
    Murrintown,
    Co. Wexford.
    A Funny Story.
    Some years ago there lived a young lad in this locality who thought he was very brave, and boasted that he was not afraid of ghosts.
    One dark winter's night as he was returning home from work he became aware of a light following him.
    He grew frightened and began to run, but the still pursued him. He ran on and on, till finally, from sheer exhaustion, he was compelled to halt.
    At that moment, the light stopped too, and the parish priest's voice was heard saying
    "Bravo! I'll enter you for the Grand National."
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Hayes
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Sleedagh, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Hayes
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Sleedagh, Co. Wexford