School: Árd na Glaise (M.), Mainistir na Féile
- Location:
- Bealach Beithe Thuaidh, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0495, Page 019
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- Near Ashford there is a spot called Poll na Righthe. Beside it there is a tree growing. There is ivy growing up along the tree. It is said that if you touch it, a goat would appear. One day a man came to the place to gather faggots. When he put them into the fire sparks flew around the house in such a fashion that the household had to leave the house. On another occasion a carpenter cut down the tree to make a cart wheel. When the wheel was put under the cart is fee asunder. One morning a man was crossing that place and he saw a woman and she beckoned her fist at him. A few days afterwards that man died. On every Christmas night the place is lighted with candles.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Tim Doody
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Bealach Beithe, Co. Luimnigh
- Informant
- Timothy Doody
- Relation
- Grandparent
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 80
