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School: Dunlavin (B.)

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Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Gogáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0914, Page 028

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    One night a man went to bed and dreamt that he was travelling from Dunlavin to Colbinstown when he was suddenly accosted by a black horse. "Where are you going to my man asked the horse " I am going to Colbinstown replied the man. You are lucky said the horse I happen to be going that way too so jump on my back and we will be off. The man did so and they galloped away.
    After some hours travelling the man saw a large plain extending before him. Get down said the horse as they went galloping along. Indeed I will not
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Leo Dempsey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Mrs E. Dempsey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    70
    Address
    Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow