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School: Ballinacree (B.) (roll number 13965)

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Ballynacree, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Pádraic Ó Connachtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0717, Page 103

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  1. Father MacGuire's Chalice (continued)

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    Riley, the man who discovered it was buried in Killeagh churchyard about 60 years ago.
    The cave is still in good condition. It is pretty dangerous as there is a large loose stone over its mouth. This stone might happen to fall on anyone who might enter the cave.
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  2. A Lone Bush

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    In the neighbourhood of my uncle's farm at Ballyduff, there is a lone bush growing in the middle of a big field belonging to Mr. Smyth.
    The people said it was not right to cut this bush. One day
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Oistín Ó Bhrádaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathmea, Co. Meath
    Informant
    James Brady
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Rathmea, Co. Meath