School: Drinagh (roll number 10664)

Location:
Drinagh, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Pilib Ó Cróinín
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  1. A long time ago there used to be a spirit seen in a countryside in some part of Kerry.
    There was an old woman who used to talk to spirits and fairies living in the same place. The old woman told them what the spirit was coming around for and what it had intended to do. It was in the shape of a woman the spirit used to be seen.
    The old woman told the people not to remain out late by night, because the
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    Language
    English
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    Michael Sullivan
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