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

Location:
New Ross, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0898, Page 021

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    young fellows who lived in the neighbourhood of Templenacrow in the County Wexford about five miles from New Ross in the direction of Ballyane, used to go to an old farmhouse which was not inhabited for some years, and used to play cards there, and in Winter would light a fire in the old hearth.
    One night at about twelve o'clock as they were playing as usual a strange gentleman, very well dressed, entered and asked to be allowed to share in the game. This did not distract them as strangers often did this. He sat down and began to play.
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    Topics
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      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kehoe
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Bewley Street, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr E. Gaffney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockmullin, Co. Wexford