School: Conary, Avoca

Location:
Conairigh Uachtarach, Co. Chill Mhantáin
Teacher:
Mrs. Lowry
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0925, Page 048

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  1. In Knockenree there is a Raheen on Mr Murphy's land. While ploughing near it he ploughed up an earthenware pot containing coins, which were supposed to have been put there by the Danes.
    Aaron Burns
    Knockenree, Avoca
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  3. One evening before Christmas about the year 1932 a postman was going home. When he came to Knockenree turn where these fairies were supposed to have been seen, he heard a band playing. He was taken off his own road for about a half mile up the Knockenree road. He had his bicycle with him. He
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