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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ceannanus Mór

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Kells, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máthais Íde
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0702, Page 155

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  1. Cromwell's Mansion (continued)

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    condition, and the arches which are over the doors are supposed to be very fine. It is said the mortar which built those walls and arches was mixed with the blood of some of the Irishmen who were slain in battle. The people say that this mansion is cursed to this day and even the birds are loathe to come near the place to sing.
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  2. Saint Columcille's Prophecies

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    1) Men shall fly as the birds of the air.
    2) The women shall wear the dress of men and ride their horses astride.
    3) The Blackwater shall flow over Loyd HIll.
    4) A man with the hot blood of Spain shall rule Ireland.
    5) A handful of men shall hold Dublin city for a week against the might of an
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Colm Cille (~265)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nano Myles
    Gender
    Female