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School: Tinnahinch, Mountmellick (roll number 9892)

Location:
Tinnahinch, Co. Laois
Teacher:
S. Ní Bhradáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0825, Page 024

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  1. The Robber's Den

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    In the butt mountains there is a very interesting place called the Robbers Den. The robbers den is situated on the side of hill. A large ring can be seen,and at the side of it there is a small hole. Some steps can be seen at the top of the hole. At the bottom of the hole there is a large den or cave. It is not known the exact size of it as nobody ever went into it only the Robbers. Long ago robbers hid their plunder and booty in this cave.It is said that there is a lot of money in it still. A man went to dig for the money and he found a big chest but just then a light flashed and the chest
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    The Cut, Co. Laois
    Collector
    William Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tinnahinch, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr Joseph Dooley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tinnahinch, Co. Laois