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School: Baile Caisleáin an Róistigh (B.) (roll number 14107)

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Castletownroche, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Luineacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0371, Page 111

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    The late Lord Doneraile was landlord over the town and district of Doneraile. He had an agent employed whose name was Creagh, to collect the rent from tenants. Lord Doneraile kept a fool around his demesne. This fool was fed and dressed well by him, and had nothing to do but walk around and amuse himself. The fool had some wisdom attached to him, and often used to amuse Lord Doneraile by his wit, and sensible advice. One day the fool was walking on the lawn in front of Doneraile Court. Lord Doneraile was at the hall-door engaged in conversation with a friend. Lord Doneraile called
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Séan Ó Grádha
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castletownroche, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr William O' Grady
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    59
    Address
    Castletownroche, Co. Cork