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School: Presentation Convent, Lucan

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Lucan, Co. Dublin
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Sr M. Gabriel
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0794, Page 119

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    As I went over Lincoln Bridge, I met Mr. Rusticap, pins and needles on his back and going to Thornly Fair.
    (ans. A Hedgehog)

    Along the main road leading from Lucan to Dublin, the "White Lady" said to have been murdered in the Phoenix Park appears at certain times to certain people. Miss Linahan who some years ago lived in Dublin said she was told of the appearance of the "White Lady", made a laugh of the teller and said that she would travel the road at any hour at night.
    One night while returning from a dance she decided to travel the
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