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School: Naomh Muire (B.), Droichead Átha (roll number 15125)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
A. Mac Uidhlinn
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  1. The Jump at Platten Rocks

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    Once upon a time there lived in Platten a Princess who was going to get married but before doing so every man had to go through a test.
    The test was to jump from the rocks of Platten to the other side.
    Many men were killed at trying to jump it. Not one in Ireland could do the jump. (it)
    A Prince in Scotland heard about it and he came over to do it.
    She did not want him to jump it for she loved him very much.
    She wanted
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Condra
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Congress Avenue, Co. Louth