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School: St. Mary's (B.), Droichead Átha (roll number 15125)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
A. Mac Uidhlinn
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    “One night a man was coming home from cleaning carriages at the station.”

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    One night a man was coming home from cleaning carriages at the station. He lived in the Dale. When he got to the top of the Dale he heard twelve o clock ringing. Just then he heard a flippity flop. He looked round and saw a coffin rolling down the road. He stood and as soon as it got even with him it stopped and said Can you tell me the time. Says the man I can. It is just after ringing twelve.The coffin that's all right and I will be at old Moores Church by two.
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    Language
    English
    Location
    The Dale, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mr Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Curry's Hill, Co. Louth