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School: Cluain (1), Baile an Droichid

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Clonmore, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Laochdha
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  1. A Fairy Story

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    Long ago there were fairies seen in raths and certain places in the form of lights and different things.
    At the present time there is a house in Milltown and Willie Doyle lives in it.
    In a certain house there is a room in which no one can stay without having a lighted candle or lamp in it if there is no light in the every one in the house can hear the rattle of chains and a rolling noise like thunder. If there was a light in it the noise would cease. If the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Ferris
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynakill, Co. Carlow