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School: New Ross (Mercy Convent) (roll number 967)

Location:
New Ross, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr Philomena
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    An Old Story
    Ainm an Duine a bhfuaras an sgéal uaidh :-
    Mrs. T. Leacy, Cross St., New Ross.
    An Dáta :- 12th July '38
    My grandfather William Bennett was a coach-man and his business used to keep him out late at night. One beautiful calm night he was returning home about eleven or twelve o'clock. On reaching a lane-way a fierce gale blew and "kish" rolled out under the horses feet.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Leacy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    New Ross, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs T. Leacy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    New Ross, Co. Wexford