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School: Presentation Convent, Lucan

Location:
Lucan, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Sr Gabriel

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0793, Page 156

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Spa Hotel, Lucan."
Advertisment Book
C. Grahame, Square, Lucan.
Sarsfield Cenotaph. Aug. 1938
On which are written names of dogs owned by Captain Vesey.

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Sarsfield Cenotaph

Every 35 years there is seen a dog walking round the Demesne. It is said to be Sarsfield's dog.

Since Patrick Sarsfield's death he comes there every 35 years and stays for a fortnight the day of Sarsfield's death; it is said that he never stopped howling and barking.
Molly Byrne, Fairyhouse, Lucan

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Collector
Molly Byrne
Gender
female
Address
Lucan, Co. Dublin
Informant
Mr Harry Byrne
Gender
male
Age
25
Address
Lucan, Co. Dublin
Language
English
Location
Lucan Demesne