School: Convent of Mercy, Athlone
- Location:
- Athlone, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sr Regis
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- The Cow of PlentyA blacksmith once had a wonderful cow. She ate the grass so quickly that in a day's grazing she often went from one end of Ireland to the other. As for milk she gave as much milk in a day as a whole herd of cows would give in a month. She was known everywhere as the Cow of Plenty.Balor of the Evil Eye set his heart on this fine animal and sent a man to steal her. The thief came in the dead of night and he came quietly but not quietly enough. The Smith heard him and rose(continues on next page)
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- Pam Maguire
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- Athlone, Co. Westmeath