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Lucan, Co. Dublin
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Sr Gabriel
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0793, Page 156

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    “Lucan Demesne is reached by passing under the road, through a tunnel leading from the Hotel Grounds.”

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  2. Sarsfield Cenotaph

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    Every 35 years there is seen a dog walking round the Demesne. It is said to be Sarsfield's dog.
    Since Patrick Sarsfield's death he comes there every 35 years and stays for a fortnight the day of Sarsfield's death; it is said that he never stopped howling and barking.
    Molly Byrne, Fairyhouse, Lucan
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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