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School: St. Vincent de Paul, Drogheda (roll number 851)

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Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. Magdalen
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0679, Page 208

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    “Many stories are told concerning the Battle of the Boyne, and many arguments are raised as to....”

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    Many stories are told concerning the Battle of the Boyne, and many arguments are raised as to exact spot where King Billy crossed the Boyne. There yet remains a track from Slane road to the Ford, strange to say there is now at the Ford a large island called the Sally Island. Here some said he crossed. In the middle is a large pool of water called the duck's pond. One night a man went into the island to shoot ducks. He did not notice the rising tide until the island was completely surrounded by water. He had to remain
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. Battle of the Boyne (~13)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Enaney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Trinity Gardens, Co. Louth