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Tullyveela, Co. Cavan
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    A Ghost Story
    Ghosts are seen usually in lonely places and at late hours of the night. They are evil spirits, which comes back on this world to do penance for their sins. Many people were frightened with ghosts.
    One night last winter Thomas McGovern was coming from his rambles. It was in the middle of the night and very
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hilda Mc Govern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lannanerriagh, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mary Ann Mc Govern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lannanerriagh, Co. Cavan