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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

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Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 17_008

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    his heels and she pursued him. When he came near his own house the ghost disappeared.
    He related the story to his sons, and then he died with the fright he was after getting.
    When he was buried the two sons went to seek the gold. When they went into the ruins they saw the spirit of their father coming towards them. He pointed out to them where the gold was hidden. After digging for about a half an hour they found the chest of gold. the gohs of the old woman was
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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