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School: Adamstown (roll number 3755)

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Adamstown, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Donnchadh Cuirtéis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0899, Page 339

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    “In the ould rath that is on this farm, there is a large mound, on which grows blackthorns.”

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    It rolled over a ditch an' came into the rath.
    When the men heard the noise, they stopped their digging an' they ran for their lives, 'cause they thought it was the devil.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Crean
    Address
    Glenour, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Denis Crean
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Glenour, Co. Wexford