School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)

Location:
Glynn, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 306

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  1. The extensive district of Polehore is famous throughout the pages of Irish history. In its vicinity there is an old castle now in complete ruins. It was built there by Bruce De Burgh in the year twelve hundred and forty-three. Adjacent to it is what they call Cool-na-horna where there is gold supposed to be hidden. Near this bog there is a drawwell and in it the most rare species of gold are hidden. For over a hundred years this well has not been used. The old folk say that near this well there
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