School: Cluain Fhada (C.) (roll number 15558)

Location:
Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Mrs. Flood
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    Once upon a time before the faith came to Ireland a rich man was dying and willed all his money to be buried with him. When this report went out four men made up a plan to rob the grave. They brought a bottle of whiskey with them to give them courage. The grave was covered with a big flag. Three of them lifted the flag and the other man went down to
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