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

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. M. Patrick
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0679, Page 067

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  1. The Big Stone of Proleek

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    Proleek is suituated about four miles from Dundalk. To reach the big stone you have to travel over some fields before you arrive at the spot
    There are three massive horizontal stones in shape on which the big stone rests which weighs a few tons. Not far away from the stone is the giant's grave.
    The people of the district tell us, that if you can place three stones without falling on top of the big stone you will be married inside a year. Old people warn us to clear out of the place before 6'oclock or wee people will carry
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. processes and phenomena
      1. severe weather (~1,727)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Proleek, Co. Louth
    Collector
    Betty Bowden
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Francis Street, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr Bill Wissitt
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Francis Street, Co. Louth