School: Barraniskey, Avoca
- Location:
- Barranisky West, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Miss Kavanagh
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So, the Prince set out. He rode a good many miles, and, at last he entered a forest, and. as he went through it, he heard a pitiful cry. He looked round(continues on next page)
