School: Presentation Convent, Lucan
- Location:
- Lucan, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: Sr M. Gabriel
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0794, Page 101
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- Mary Greene
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballydowd, Co. Dublin
- Informant
- Mr Thornberry
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballydowd, Co. Dublin
- I have heard many old stories from old people, of ancient times, one of which was about Lady McConnell, the wife of Sir John McConnell, and her two children. It is said that when they were still young their mother died. Everybody was anxious to see the lady but when they went near the door a banner with a red cross appeared there. By degrees, the house began to fall and(continues on next page)
