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School: Corry (roll number 7011)

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Corry, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs Cox
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0741, Page 389

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    go out side the hall door and under the flag there he would get a crock of gold. As soon as day light came the lad went out and dug up the flag and got his crock of gold. He was a rich man for ever after and the gentleman gave him his daughter in marriage and also the castle and if they dont live happy that we may.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Mc Donnell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Killinagh, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Donnell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killinagh, Co. Westmeath