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School: Scoil an Churnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar

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Pr. Ó Fionnmhacháin
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    An Old Tale
    Once upon a time there lived an old woman and her son in a small house. The son was very fond of games and used be out very late at his neighbour's house playing cards. While going and coming from his house he had to cross some fields. There was an old fort in the middle of the field which was said to be haunted.
    One night as the boy was coming home he met a funeral. There were only three men in this funeral, and three men were carrying the coffin. The boy took compass
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Denis Healy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newcastle, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Patrick Healy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newcastle, Co. Limerick