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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

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Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 17_007

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    in the ruins of an old castle in the vicinity of the place.
    The man who was murdered had one son. The son dreamt that he would find the gold in this old castle. For three nights in succession he dreamt the same dream.
    So the next night he started off for the old ruins. He was not long there when he saw the ghost of the murderess coming towards him. She had her hands stretched out and in one of them she brandished a knife. The man took to
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Mullins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    The Mills, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    John Mullins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Kellsgrange, Co. Kilkenny