School: St. Vincent de Paul, Drogheda (roll number 851)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. Magdalen
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    black flag she was terrified and threw herself into the sea. When her sweetheart came and saw what had happened he too threw himself into the sea. From that day to this it is called Maiden Tower. Quite near to the tower is a short stone pillar which is said to be her thimble.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Kavanagh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Saint Joseph's Terrace, Co. Louth