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School: Drogheda, Christian Bros. (roll number 16718)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Br. Ó Reachtabhair
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    Long ago there lived in the beautiful Cooley mountains a young man whose name is unknown. He always took an active part in the struggle for freedom. After having the wretched experience of being hunted by Yeoman for a number of years. He was about to give way to despair when a strange thing happened.
    He was standing on a crag in the heart of the mountains when he heard the sound of music. He
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Desmond Williams
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Magdalene Street, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr Williams
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Magdalene Street, Co. Louth