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School: Dubh-Áth (B.) (roll number 11067)

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Duagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410, Page 133

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    They also speak of Daniel O Connell and tell very interesting stories about him. One in particular is very interesting, telling of how he saved a man from trial and certain death. It reads as follows: In the time of Daniel O Connell the Protestants used collect taxes from the Catholics who of course resisted their payment. On one occasion a taxcollector set out to collect the taxes. Three or four men, among them being Patrick O Shea having knowledge of his coming lay in ambush for him. When he was passing they set upon him, stripped him, and beat him with furze bushes. After a while he managed to escape and set off to the landlord's dwellinghouse.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Éamonn Ó Corradáin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Éamonn Ó Corradáin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male