School: Gort an Locha (roll number 1414)
- Location:
- Gortalough, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: S. Ó Docraigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0182, Page 580
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- (continued from previous page)Francis Yes, at every vantage point on Maol Ruadh, Sion-na-Muchta, Baille Loctan and Terra-dubh. There are sentinels placed to give alarm.
Bernard Whats the latest of the yeoman's feats
Francis I've not heard that they have been out since their cruel deeds in Corrigeenroe. I've a paper in my pocket here; picked up som nights ago in Baldwins yard which makes some good reading. Will you hear?
Bernard It may of much use to us.
Francis Look and see the land is clear.
Brenard (Bernard having gone out on returning says)
Not a sound or a stir on Corrick-na-horna.
Francis (He reads) It means that you and I and all of us shall be allowed to live and breath to plough and (stone) sow, reap and now for Baldwin, Coote, and Hamilton. The Parliament of the Common Wealth having by one act(continues on next page)
