School: Lankill (roll number 16904)
- Location:
- Lankill, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Seán Ó Cibhil
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- (continued from previous page)of a mile, until it came to a river, and then it rolled into a gullet beside the river. James wasted no time in getting to the other side of the river, because he had often heard the old people say that if you are followed by anything at night, you are safe if you cross water. As it was he saw no more of the barrel, and was able to make his way home without further trouble.
- Collector
- Eileen King
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Lanmore, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- James O Donnell
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Derrycooraun, Co. Mayo
