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School: Abbeyleix Convent (roll number 13613)

Location:
Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mother Paul
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0832, Page 003

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    out, he sat at the ford begging, and as he wore a big red night cap, he was soon called the Boccough Ruadh. The little bit of money he gave the O'Sheas for his support came in useful.
    And so things went on till old Neale died, and as kind as he had been to the Boccough, his son, Terry, was kinder. One fine morning, however, the Boccough said "Terry alanna, I won't be alive in twenty-four hours." "Wisht now" said Terry "keep up a good heart and I'll run for the priest." But the Boccough said it was no use, and he went mad entirely when Terry asked for money to get a doctor, "If I have as much as would buy me a coffin" says he "may my soul never rest." And so he
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    O' Toole
    Address
    Old Town, Co. Laois