School: Ballyhahill (B.), Glin (roll number 10685)
- Location:
- Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Maoláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0482, Page 129
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One of the most famous and beloeved heroes of this locality was Shane Finn. He was at the head of the local "column" who fought the black-and-tans. On one occasion he found against a 'lorry load' of them and succeeded in getting away with his two only helpers. he was killed later at Ballyroe a cople of miles from Ballyhahill. The spot where he met his doom is marked by a cross surrounded by a little wall. His name will never die in Ballyhahill as his deeds are recorded in the following local song
"At Ballyroe as the sun was sinking
ie.. Brig. Comdt. Jackie Finn, Main Street, Ratkeale (Rathkeale), R.I.P.(continues on next page)
