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School: Naomh Pádhraic (C.), Droichead Átha (roll number 15856)

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Droichead Átha, Co. Lú
Teachers:
M. Bhreathnach M. Ní Dhubhainn
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  1. A Legend of the Foxes at Gormanston's Castle

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    During the fourteenth century witches were common in Ireland. One of these witches lived in a wood close to Lord Gormanstons Castle. One day as Lord Gormanston was out hunting his huntsmen saw the witch. They started to put the wolf hounds on her but Lord Gormanston had a heart of Gold and as soon as he saw them hunting her he called them back. The witch was so grateful that every time there was a death is Lord Gormanston the witch ordered foxes to lie at the death bed and also attend the funeral. After the funeral they would all go quietly back to the wood.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. seanchas ainmhithe (~1,185)
        1. sionnaigh (~151)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Fagan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Occupation
    Oibrí tí
    Address
    Ardán Sandyford, Co. Lú