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School: Bailieboro (C.)

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Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1011, Page 127

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  1. Local School (continued)

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    priests of the Diocese of Kilmore are said to have got their early education there. Rev. Mr. White's father came from Pottle, near Bailieboro.
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  2. A Legend of Lough Sillan, near Shercock

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    Long centuries ago it is said that a former town existed at Shercock. It was situated on a beautiful site to the north west of the present town. In the middle of the town was an enchanted well surrounded by a granite wall and protected by a stone door. A warning was inscribed over the door not to leave the door unshut after drawing water from the well, or evil consequences might follow.
    It so happened that one day a maiden came to draw water from the well and being in a hurry she forgot to close the door. She had
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