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School: Howth (C.)

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Binn Éadair, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
M. Ní Bhuain
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    nearly the whole town was dying, people died in hundreds and they could not be buried properly.
    "Cliff Cottage" was built as a hospital but the disease was nearly over and very few people escaped from it, this was the worst disease that ever was in Ireland.
    Mr Michael Doyle
    8 Balscadden Rd
    Howth
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. cruatan (~1,565)
        1. plánna agus galair (~104)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Michael Doyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bóthar Pholl Scadán, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath