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School: Druim Mór (roll number 16349)

Location:
Dromore, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
John Noonan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1097, Page 171

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    answered. Then he called out "Is Napper Tandy General in the French army here." Tandy at once stepped forward, stood to attention & in a loud clear voice, answered 'Yes'. He was then tried as a French Officer instead of a rebel. As a reward for his services in the Yeomen Taitt was granted his rent-free farm.
    A funny happening took place on his wedding day. He was driving on a side car with the bride and bridesmaid when in the centre of the bridge between Lifford & Strabane the horse shied & jumped over the wall of the bridge into the water taking car and occupants with him. When Taitt saw that they were going
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Noonan
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Fadden
    Gender
    Male