School: Clones (Naomh Tighearnach) (roll number 13685)

Location:
Cluain Eois, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
E. Mac Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0946, Page 233

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0946, Page 233

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    "Well," said Biddy, " This is a lesson for all the young and old folk in the country never to take a near way home." " Sure it's myself that's that's thankful to be home again with all respects to the good folk."
    " Poke up the fire Jimmie and put on the kettle and we will have a cup of tea to warm us up." As Jammie the Boy was going to go home Biddy said to him," I am sure you will not go the near way home."
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  2. A Fairy Story
    There is a "Fairy Fort" situated between Cara St. and the Newtown Rd. Clones. it was haunted by fairies in the olden time. During the day they lived under the ground. They came out very late at night or very early in the morning.
    About forty years ago there
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