School: Conary, Avoca

Location:
Connary Upper, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Mrs. Lowry
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0925, Page 048

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  1. In Knockenree there is a Raheen on Mr Murphy's land. While ploughing near it he ploughed up an earthenware pot containing coins, which were supposed to have been put there by the Danes.
    Aaron Burns
    Knockenree, Avoca
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    2. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aaron Burns
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockanree, Co. Wicklow
  2. Mrs Maher of Kilmagig used to tell the following Story:-
    "I have seen the Fairies go across Knockenree Hill opposite my own house. They wear red coats and ride horses. They are only about one foot high. When I see them crossing the hill, I know there will soon be a storm."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  3. One evening before Christmas about the year 1932 a postman was going home. When he came to Knockenree turn where these fairies were supposed to have been seen, he heard a band playing. He was taken off his own road for about a half mile up the Knockenree road. He had his bicycle with him. He
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.