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School: Twomilehouse (roll number 2284)

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Twomilehouse, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Tomás Bineidh
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  1. Will o' the Wisp

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    Mr Murphy had to get milk in Mr Byrnes of Punchestown. One night he went across the field for it. Will o' the Wisp appeared to him and he was forced to follow it about the field till dawn.
    My Father was coming home from Naas one night and Will o' the Wisp appeared to him and brought him back to Naas.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Will-o’-the-wisp (~74)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Hartigan
    Gender
    Male