School: Thomastown Convent (roll number 16028)

Location:
Baile Mhic Andáin, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
An tSr M. Lelia
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858, Page 079

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  1. Sir John Power, master of Kilfane House, was the owner of a great racehorse. One night he was talking to a visitor who was praising his horse, Sir John told him he would beat the divil himself.
    Next day while Sir John was riding in the hunt a huntsman came riding beside him and they rode together all day.
    Sir John invited the man to
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Beck
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Beck
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male