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School: Stamullen (roll number 3181)

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Steach Maoilín, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Ghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 355

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    “In olden days the road leading through Gormanstown Village was the main road from Dublin to Belfast...”

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    In olden days the road leading through Gormanstown Village was the main road from Dublin to Belfast, and there lived a man whose name was Gorman. He kept an inn there. It was a resort for highway men.
    At one time an Official carrying large sums of money came from Belfast, broke his journey and put up at the inn for the night.
    This Official had a dog with him and as he was taking the dog with him, Gorman said he could not allow the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Clarke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Steach Maoilín, Co. na Mí