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School: Enniscorthy (Pres. Convent) (roll number 6058)

Location:
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr. Aingeal
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0894, Page 059

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  1. Old Stories

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    Eilis Devereux
    got this story from her father
    Mr Devereux
    Rafter Street
    Enniscorthy
    Just below the Mental Hospital there is a clump of trees know as "The Five Oaks". A ghost is supposed to step across from the trees to the river with one step, and sudden death will come to anyone who sees him doing it.
    Below Castlebridge near Edenvale there is a historic mansion which has a very spacious hall. It was occupied by an old historic Irish family and on the death of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eilis Devereux
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Devereux
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford