School: St. Michael's Clooncunny (roll number 14589)
- Location:
- Cluain Connaidh, Co. Shligigh
- Teacher: Úna, Bean Uí Stondúin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0188, Page 146
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- (continued from previous page)lights are still seen on the bog and a man on horseback has been seen by many people.
At another spot on the same road to Monasteraden there is a spot and I heard my father and mother both tell the story that at some times a mare will stop dead at the place - tremble, sweat and refuse to go any further. It has happened on several occasions. There was a drowning near the place.
- It is common belief in the area that the Bean Sidhe crys for some of the families - particularly the Caseys. No later than three years ago it was heard by three people in the village and in a very short time a Miss Casey died.
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“Here is a true story of my own experience. I have always heard my father (RIP) say that no member of his family ever died without a cry warning.”
Here is a true story of my own experience. I have always heard my father (R.I.P.) say that no member of his family ever died without a cry warning(continues on next page) - Informant
- Mrs Staunton
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