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School: Loughcrew (roll number 6488)

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Loch Craobh, Co. na Mí
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Eibhlis, Bean Uí Sheinchín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0717, Page 002

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  1. Hidden Treasure (continued)

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    For a long time afterwards queer noises were heard and green lights seen flashing here and there on the hills at night.
    From that time on no-one else tried to disturb the peace on the hills and these omens disappeared.
    Eileen Jenkins, Loughcrew School, Oldcastle. The subject matter was supplied by my Father.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Collection of Riddles

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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tommie Gibson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Loch Craobh, Co. na Mí