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School: Windgap (C.), Thomastown (roll number 5698)

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Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 169

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  1. Windgap Steeplechase (continued)

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  2. The Chase in the Rath

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    The old people long believed that chases were held every seven years in all the fairy raths in Ireland. These chases were believed to be a most beautiful sight if one could properly see them. The following is a story about the chases that were held in Lee's rath.
    A certain man named Mr. James Butler, Slatequarries and Mr. Keating, Mealoughmore planned to go to see this chase. At about half-past ten p.m. they
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