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Coonian
In 1913, Widow Murphy, her son and five daughters, lived in a mountain cottage near Brookeborough, Co Fermanagh. Their lives were plagued by a poltergeist that appeared determined to evict them from their house. Many other people witnessed the amazing events that occurred. One such visitor was the MP, Cahir Healy and another was Father Coyle from Maguiresbridge. Rapping was heard both during the night and day. One source says these rappings were sometimes to the rhythm of tunes. A couple of favourites were Boyne Water and The Soldiers Song
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