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School: Taghmon (roll number 1762)

Location:
Taghmon, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
John J. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 192

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    “Harpurstown is situated a mile and a half from the village of Taghmon.”

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    During their time in Harpurstown was very beautiful and the house was very stylish and it is many a nobleman that dined there. We are even told a priest fleeing from the wrath of Cromwells sword took refuge there and also that he was warmly welcomed.
    The history of this place seems insignificant but many ghost stories are related regarding its past dwellers and things belonging to them.
    There is a private path leading to the house called the "Laurel walk" or "Hunts man walk" and it is said that a hunts man dressed in a red coat and a tall hat goes up and down the path every night at
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Fintan Martin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr M.J. Martin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male