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Sat 08 Aug 2006More pieces of hidden bog book foundMore fragments of an ancient manuscript concealed in a Co Tipperary bog over 1,000 years ago with a view to later recovery, have been found by the National Museum of Ireland, writes Seán Mac ConnellThe discoveries also include a fine leather pouch in which the manuscript was originally kept.