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School: Carrowreagh (roll number 15220)

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An Cheathrú Riabhach, Co. Shligigh
Teacher:
Elizabeth Benson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0185, Page 0070

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  2. The Valley of the Black Pig

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    In olden days there was such a thing as witchcraft. There was an old druid schoolmaster here in Ireland. He could turn people into anything he wanted. At recreation time everyday he changed the children into hares and hounds. One day a little boy got killed in the chase. He had another brother and he didn't get killed. When he went home he told his mother all that happened so she was very angry and swore revenge. She went to a druid who had higher powers
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