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School: Drumlease (roll number 15382)

Location:
Droim Lias, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Thomas Dillon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0200, Page 200

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  1. A Ghost Story (continued)

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  2. The Farmer and a Fox

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    The Farmer and a Fox
    Many years ago when foxes were far more numerous around Dromahair than at present a farmer in Mullagh district suffered great loss from raids made by foxes on his fowl. He swore vengeance on renard.
    One early morning the farmer arose and went outside, leaving the kitchen door open. On returning he saw a great big fox running around the kitchen. Being determined to have revenge for all the fine fat hams and geese which the
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