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School: Fairgreen

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Belturbet, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
S. Mac Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0972, Page 465

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0972, Page 465

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    he heard a great trampling coming behind him. He went one side to let whatever it was pass. When they had passed by he heard one say "I know Andy will give us a lift" and as they passed it was a funeral of fairies carrying a coffin. They were to bury their dead and Andy was afraid after what they did to his cow.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Chesney
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    72
    Occupation
    Farmer's wife
    Address
    Belturbet, Co. Cavan