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School: Ráithíní (Rehins)

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Rahans, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Longáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 61

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  1. Robber's Cave

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    One day a woman was going to Killala to do some shopping. In those olden times the country was full of robbers. The people used to ride on donkeys. A robber lived in a cave called Robber's Cave which is situated about two miles to the north of Killala. The cave was in a hill along the road but it is nearly all closed in now. As the woman was passing the cave the robber ran out before her. He then told her to get off the donkey. Then he grabbed the woman's purse and asked her, had she got any more money. A few men were coming up the road,
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sean Wynne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Padden
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo