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The drowning on Loch Allen.
The drowning on Loch Allen occurred on the night of September in the year 1883.
Two men known as Richard Saddlier and Tommy Trapp were on their way to the town of Drumshanbo, in a boat on the local lake "Loch Allen."
After a time sailing, a mighty storm arose and the boat was sweeping to and fro.
Tommy Trapp shouted to Richard Saddlier to turn the boat and steer for the shore.
This was a thing Richard would not do, as he declared, "there was not enough of(continues on next page)- Collector
- John Guihen
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Cartronavally, Co. Roscommon
- Informant
- Michael Scanlon
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Tawlaght, Co. Roscommon