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School: Rush (C.) (roll number 16125)

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Rush, Co. Dublin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0785, Page 218

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    know of "Jack the Bachelor" the notable smuggler of Rush when the Rush fishing fleet traded with France. He married a girl from Rush whose name was "Faine" and his own name was O Connor. At this time there was a heavy tax on the wine and silk that came into the country from France. jack and his men used to smuggle in the wine and cover them with herrings. He now lies in Kenure cemetery.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilbush, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    James Hoare
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilbush, Co. Dublin