School: Moynalvey (roll number 7567)

Location:
Moynalvy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mrs Bridget M. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0689, Page 251

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0689, Page 251

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    Gold is supposed to be hidden in this fort. One night a man went to the fort intending to dig for the gold. But when he reached the fort a big black dog dashed out. The man tried to shoot it, but as it was a ghost he could not do so. After that nobody interfered with the fort.
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  2. Gold is supposed to be hidden in this fort. One night a man went to the fort intending to dig for the gold. But when he reached the fort a big black dog dashed out. The man tried to shoot it, but as it was a ghost he could not do so. After that nobody interfered with the fort.
    Name and age of person who got story.
    Maggie Comey, aged 13½ yrs., Derrypatrick, Summerhill, Co. Meath.
    Name and address of storyteller.
    Patrick Comey, Derrypatrick, Summerhill, Co. Meath.
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