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School: Foynes (C.) (roll number 2814)

Location:
Faing, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Eithne Ní Mhaidín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0483, Page 077

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    There was very level land up near Hanley's and for several nights a pooka was seen standing on the spot. One night it went down in the Middle and now is called the Pooka's Den.
    There is a false bottom to it and underneath there is an Iron Mine. Nearby there is a well with spaw water in it.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. neacha neamhshaolta agus osnádúrtha (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Chonríogh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr J. Jackson
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    68
    Address
    Faing, Co. Luimnigh