School: Dundrum (B.)

Location:
Dún Droma, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teachers:
A. Breathnach Andrew. T. Walsh
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  1. Once upon a time in the good old days, there lived a certain old man who lived in a very big old fashioned house upon a hill. It was surrounded by old trees. Everyone around was afraid to pass by afternight fall, many is the tale told of the ghost that was seen, and the weird cries that were heard, if anyone happened to pass after dark.
    One day a brave young man volunteered to investigate for himself. So waiting until dusk fell, he went bravely up to the place, and was met at the gate by the ghost as he thought arrayed in
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    1. seánra
      1. creidiúint (~391)
        1. creidiúint choiteann (~2,535)
          1. ór i bhfolach (~7,411)
      2. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. scéalta grinn (~6,086)
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    Gerald Rice
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