School: Kilskeer (B.) (roll number 1421)

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teachers:
Máirtín Ó Loingsigh R. Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 289

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  1. Once upon a time there lived a man named Harry Dyas who lived in Boltown. He owned great racehorse named Manifesto who won the Grandnational. He brought his horse over to England a day or two before the Grand National. The night before the big race Harry slept with his horse as he was afraid that his horse would be shot. That night the owner of another horse let down a bucket of poison to Harrys horse because he knew Manifesto would win. Harry took up the bucket of poisin and gave it to another horse. The next day Harry brought out his horse to the race but he would not trust a jockey to ride his so he rode himself and won the great race but he could remain there very long because he would be shot.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Kate Farrelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Hartstown, Co. Meath