School: Crecora, Tobar Pádraig (roll number 9668)
- Location:
- Crecora, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Ainnín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0525, Page 168
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- I heard of an incident that occurred in Black 47 the year of the famine. The scene was the house of Mr Burke Tory Hill Croom, who had the reputation of relieving the wants of of many an unfortunate starving person in those far off days. The potatoe crop had failed and the people were mighty glad if there was a sufficient supply of turnips to be procured. These were not largely grown and to instance this, Mr Burke had recourse to travel to Grange House, the residence of Mr Croker, to obtain his supply.One day there were some turnips peeled and sliced in a hamper outside Mr Burke's door when a beggar woman with three little boys came seeking alms. The three boys started ravenously eating the raw turnips when Mr Burke (R.I.P) took compassion on them and brought them and their mother into the kitchen where they got plenty to eat(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Seán Ó Cuirc
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 55
- Occupation
- Feirmeoir
- Address
- Ballygriffin, Co. Limerick
