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    erected numerous statues. It was said that fifty servants were employed in the house itself. After a time Jack O'Dare and his wife went to America for a holiday. Before they came home they sent the servants before them to have the house well aired and everything ready for the return. While coming home the servants got drunk and they set the house on fire, and the flames were seen miles and miles away. When O'Dare and his wife returned they found their beautiful home burned to the ground. Then they went
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Phaor
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Julia Kavanagh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garryvacum, Co. Laois