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School: St Feighin's, Collinstown (roll number 14450)

Location:
Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sean Flood
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0723, Page 038

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  1. A Funny Story

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    Once there lived in Glenidan a young girl who was married to a wealthy land owner. Immediately they were married she discovered he was a great tyrant. She had a carriage and horses and everything that money could buy but still she was not happy.
    Her husband forbade her leave the house and only enjoyment she had was when the old man left each day for a walk around a lake in the gounds some distance away. These walks generally lasted a couple of hours and the young wife and servants feasted and enjoyed themselves during his absence as best they could.
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    History Edit
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Nolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glenidan, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Christy Nolan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glenidan, Co. Westmeath