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School: Oileán Mhuire (Lady's Island)

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Lady's Island, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
G. Ó Murthuile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0878, Page 118

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    treasure. One man happened to look at the end of the stone and saw some writing on it which was - "Labour in vain, put me back."
    The men were disgusted at this and all went home very disappointed. They were afterwards a laugh for the district.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Johanna Cullen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Allenstown Big, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs Cullen
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    54
    Address
    Allenstown Big, Co. Wexford