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School: Pres. Convent, Drogheda (roll number 851)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. M. Patrick
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  1. Lord Gormanstown and the Fox

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    Long ago in the 14th century when witches were common all over the world, there was a forest near where Lord Gormanston lived in Co Meath
    One evening when Lord Gormanstown was out hunting with the other huntsmen and his dogs, they saw a witch and when the witch saw the huntsmen she turned herself into a fox, and the huntsmen put the dogs on her, and Lord Gormanston called them back and the witch was very grateful to Lord Gormanston and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Betty Bowden
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drogheda, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr Bill Wissitt
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Francis Street, Co. Louth