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School: Skerries (St. Patrick's : Boys) (roll number 16332)

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Skerries, Co. Dublin
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T. Mc Namee
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    Story. (About St. Colmcille.).
    Skerries Co. Dublin.
    It is said that St. Colmcille jumped over the round-tower in Lusk. But when he tried to jump back his foot slipped and he struck his face off the top of the tower. The print of his face may to-day be seen on the tower.
    John Fox.
    9 Strand St.,
    Skerries,
    Co Dublin.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Fox
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Strand Street, Co. Dublin