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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Nenagh

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Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
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An tSr. Seanán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0535, Page 145

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    In O'Meara's Hotel there was a brown bear tied to a post in the middle of the yard and he was always a great centre of attraction.
    They also had a monkey and he had everyone around Nenagh robbed and tormented. He used to copy everything that the people did. One day a traveller was shaving in his room and the window was open.
    He happened to look down into the yard and he saw the monkey watching him intently. He continued his shaving but when he was finished he drew the back of his razor across his neck as if he were cutting it. Then turning he
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Clandillon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Dublin Road, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr Michael Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Address
    Dublin Road, Co. Tipperary