School: Ross (roll number 12789)

Location:
Ross, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Mhaoláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0718, Page 052

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0718, Page 052

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  1. A story is told of a man named Pat Cole who cut a bush in Cullentra fort. He was warned not to interfere with them again He took no notice but came and cut another bush. Next morning when he awoke he was completely bald - not a single rib of hair was left on his head. That man lived in Ross
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mick Connell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ross, Co. Meath