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School: St Patricks Convent, Kilkenny (roll number 10478)

Location:
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. M. Dominic
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0855, Page 210

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    unexpected catas trophe happened. The men did their utmost to steady the boat but it was in vain. The weight of the fish balanced the boats and they turned into the river. Some were able to swim and others were not able to swim at all. Rescue parties were sent out by then and some were saved and other lives were lost. Some of the stalwart swimmers reached the bank and we heard afterwards that two lives were lost.
    At hurling matches many are injured and
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josie Mc Cabe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lord Edward Street, Co. Kilkenny