School: Kilcullen (B.)

Location:
Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776D, Page 18_003

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    a dead coach that used to be seen on that night. It was drawn by four horses with smoke coming from their heads. It used to come at 12 o'clock and go through a certain lane.
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  2. Donnelly was an Irish barman and worked in Dublin. He was a talented fighter and won many fights. One day an Englishman named named Cooper challenged Donnelly in Dublin. Donnelly tucked up his sleeves and said he would fight anytime or anywhere. They agreed to meet at the
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán de Fréins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilcullen, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Mr Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    Knockbounce, Co. Kildare