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School: Cilltighearnáin/Kiltiernan (roll number 11812)

Location:
Kiltiernan West, Co. Galway
Teacher:
S. Ó Beirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0033C, Page 08_016

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  1. An Lámh Fhada Dhubh

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    In olden day when Séamus reigned there dwelt in Cillín church a spirit called the Láimh Fhada Dubh. Cillín church is situated about 1 1/2 miles on the west side of the school. Long ago the people thought that there was an old woman who had a long black hand. They say that she used to be churning during the day. No one dared to pass that road
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maighréad Ní Fhathaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Cooney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Lavallyconor, Co. Galway