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School: Stamullen (roll number 3181)

Location:
Stamullen, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Ghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 316

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    “There has always been a legend about the Gormanstown family that foxes leave their neighbouring coverts and...”

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    family that foxes leave their neighbouring coverts and appear around the Castle when one of the family is going to die.
    M. Fleming
    Gormanston.
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    “During Cromwells invasion of Ireland when advanceing to take possession of Gormanstown Castle his soldiers...”

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    During Cromwells invasion of Ireland when advanceing to take possession of Gormanstown Castle his soldiers on horseback jumped a pond near the castle and when safely over laughed "Ha Ha". This pond is still known by the name of "Ha Ha". He arrived at the hall door, and inquired who owned the Castle. Lord Gormans-
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Roger Murphy
    Gender
    Male