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School: Kilbeg (roll number 11039)

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Robertstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Aodh Ó Duibhgeannáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 225

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    He sent his men up to see what was he cheering for. One of the men told the boy that Cromwell was on the road. The boy made answer and said, "I wish Cromwell was in hell." So he brought the boy to Cromwell. When the boy was asked why did he wish Cromwell was in hell the answer the boy gave was that if Cromwell was in hell he would conquer the devil.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie Farrelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardmaghbreague, Co. Meath
    Informant
    John Tully
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardmaghbreague, Co. Meath