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School: Eaglais

Location:
An Eaglais, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Heifearnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0822, Page 029

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  1. The Ridge Hill (continued)

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  2. Story of the Leap Castle

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    Story of the Leap Castle
    The story I am about to relate is the story of the Leap Castle which is situated about five miles from Roscrea. There were people living there at that time by the name of O'Carrolls. O'Carroll had a sister and she was very ugly and people came from all parts of Ireland to marry her but none of them would suit her. Her brother grew very angry and he said the next one who came would not leave the castle alive. At last a young man came on horseback. He also did not suit her. He was
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