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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin (roll number 967)

Location:
New Ross, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0897, Page 162

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    died about twenty or thirty years ago was often heard to relate that at twelve o'clock at night she often heard a bull roaring along the path over this ruin.
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  2. Tobar na gCailín

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    There is a well near the Ferry bridge New Ross and some years ago many people heard a scream and saw a white lady flying over the well. That is how the place got it's name. The banshee is often heard crying there, and is seen combing her hair sitting near the well.
    The Cosgrave family who live in the vicinity frequently heard her wailing and saw her form moving round Tobar na
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Moran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Woodville, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Luke Moran
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Woodville, Co. Wexford