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School: Kilmuckridge

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Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
L. Mac Donnell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0887, Page 158

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    I didnt wait or want to see it - I had done all the investigating + Confirming I needed - and I at once "took to cover" again this time to dig myself in as it were, and to squeeze my eyes tight to prevent those blinding lights from piercing through closed lids.
    I could not sleep - I was too frightened - just tossed + turned about and longed for the lights of dawn - thaat would dispel all such lights + shadows
    It came, and found me still wide awake - still seeing vividly that room of lights + fire, but thankful that I hadn't to squeeze my eyes to shut them out.
    At nine o clock my mother (God rest her) brought my breakfast to my bed
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    W.J. Mac Donald
    Gender
    Unknown
    Age
    55
    Address
    Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford